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In the ancient Western Jin Dynasty, historian Sima Biao's "Continuation of the Book of Han" recorded a ritual called "expelling pestilence". This ritual was performed on the day before La Festival, led by selected sons of imperial guards wearing red...

China, an ancient civilization with a history spanning five thousand years, has a rich historical and cultural heritage that is awe-inspiring. However, among these brilliant cultural treasures, there is a unique chapter that is little known - the "Shamanic Nuo...

The Classic of Mountains and Seas is an important pre-Qin text that covers various disciplines including literature, religion, history, folklore, astronomy, geography, zoology, botany, and medicine. Classic of Mountains and Seas There are many different views on the nature of...

# The Mysterious Power and Ethnic Faith of the Kai Shan Mang Jiang Nuo Opera Mask ## Introduction to Kai Shan Mang Jiang Kai Shan Mang Jiang (开山莽将), also known as the Mountain-Opening Fierce General or Mountain King, is a...

Can't focus on reading? Listen to the Nuo Opera Radio! In the long river of Chinese culture, Nuo opera masks have become treasures of folk art with their unique charm and profound cultural heritage. They are not just props for...

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...

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,...

Nuo Music: Unveiling the Mysterious Ancient Art of China Nuo music, a term that may sound unfamiliar, encapsulates a mysterious and ancient history of Chinese culture. This art form is not only an ancient artistic expression but also a crystallization...

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...

Masks of Nuo Opera: A Visual Journey Image 1: Su Liwen, a folk "shaman" from the Nuo Opera troupe in Lengshuijiang, China. Photo by intern Gong Wei. Image 2: A Nuo Opera artist performing live. Photo by Xie Zhengyu from...