Nuo Culture Resources

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...

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...

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...

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...

Can't read the article? Read it to you! At present, only in the northwest of Guizhou Weining County Yi cottage bare Jar "handful of Taiji" (translation), some comrades according to the literal meaning of the Yi language interpretation of the...

Here is the English translation of the full summary: Full Summary This book is part of the compilation of Chinese Nuo drama scripts — "Guangchang Meng Opera". Edited by Zhu Hengfu, it collects various scripts of Meng Opera from the...

I am Dachen. Today, I want to talk to you about a magical topic: the relationship between Nuo and epidemic. This topic may sound a bit mysterious, but believe me, it is much more interesting than you think. What is...

Full text overview This article elaborates on the development of Nuo custom in the history of Chinese social folklore, from the expulsion ceremony in primitive society to official and folk activities in feudal society, as well as its status and...

Nuo opera is an ancient form of Chinese theater with a thousand-year history, and Nuo opera masks are an important component. Nuo opera masks combine decoration, religion, and performance, not only holding an important position in theater but also possessing...

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...