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Nuo opera is one of China's ancient theatrical forms, distinguished by its mysterious, fantastical plots and stunning masks. As an important component of traditional Chinese culture, Nuo opera masks not only possess a rich cultural foundation but also carry significant...

Here is the English translation of the provided Chinese text, maintaining the original formatting and links: "Wearing a mask, one becomes a god; taking off the mask, one returns to being human." In Nuo culture, a Nuo mask allows the...

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...

  Nuo ceremonies mark the initiation of Nuo rituals, colloquially referred to as "Kaitan" (opening the altar) by Nuo opera masters. Aside from the sacrificial elements, Nuo dance is also integrated into the process. The master of the altar first...

The Gelao people are an ethnic group with an inextricable bond with "iron." For generations, they have mined mountains, smelted ores, and forged metals, developing a "golden eye" for finding ore veins and honing their skills in ironworking. Their weapons...

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...

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...

# 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...

As the Spring Festival approaches, every year on the first day of the Lunar New Year, men and women of all ages gather in front of the "Nuo God Temple" in Shiyou Village, Nanfeng County, Jiangxi Province, which is isolated...

  Can't focus on reading the article? Let the Nuo Opera radio read it to you! "Dong dong qiang, dong dong qiang..." In Tianjing Village, Gongxi Township, Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County, Hunan Province, during major festivals and peak tourist seasons,...