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Preface by Yan Changke Nuo culture has a long history. For generations, it has persevered with remarkable vitality, propagating and continuing in remote villages and wilderness areas almost forgotten by people. Within those scenes of invoking spirits and deities, there...

In the long river of Chinese history, there exists a legendary figure who, despite his martial prowess, was compelled to don a fearsome mask due to his striking good looks. There is also an ancient dance form that, originating from...

Nuo Gods: The Mysterious Guardians of Chinese Culture Throughout China's long history, a group of mysterious figures has been protecting our ancestors. These enigmatic guardians, known as Nuo Gods, are the focus of our discussion today. Wearing peculiar masks and...

Unveiling the Mystery of Military Nuo Have you ever heard of "Military Nuo"? This seemingly unfamiliar term conceals a fascinating chapter of ancient Chinese military culture. Imagine soldiers wearing fierce masks, shouting "Hei! Hei! Hei!" in unison to thunderous drumbeats,...

Can't focus on reading? Listen to the Nuo Opera Radio! As a long-time enthusiast of Nuo culture, I've always had a special affection for Nuo music, an ancient art form. Whenever Nuo music is mentioned, **I envision dancers wearing grotesque...

[Note] This is an article on Nuo culture research written in 1987, which first proposed the concept of "Nuo culture". I didn't expect this research to flourish. At that time, I wrote two other articles, one titled "Folklore Thoughts on...

## Origins and Characteristics of Shamanic Nuo Deities In the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology, the Shamanic Nuo deities hold a unique and intriguing position. These enigmatic figures, deeply rooted in the ancient Nuo culture of China, have captivated the...

  As the Spring Festival approaches, every year on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the entrance of the **"Nuo God Temple" in Shiyou Village, Nanfeng County, Jiangxi Province, China**, secluded among towering mountains, is crowded with men...

Chinese Nuo opera, a ancient form of intangible cultural heritage, is far more than mere superstition. It's a complex art form deeply rooted in tradition and spirituality. ### The Spiritual Essence of Nuo Opera Performers of Nuo opera are regarded...

In the flow of human culture, there has always been both primitive sensory culture and mature rational "civilized" culture. In the past, it was believed that these two types of culture had distinctions in superiority and chronological order. However, today's...