Young Masters: Shibi
“Meet the young guardian of China’s ancient Qiang culture”
2021•5m•Released
Documentary
Young Masters is an original series commissioned by NOWNESS China focusing on traditional Chinese cultures, and how they continue to be defined by a new generation of the country's youth. High above the clouds in a village in Mao County in Sichuan Prefecture, a post-90’s generation of young cultural guardians work to uphold the values and traditions of ancient Qiang culture. These cultural guardians, known as a ‘Shibi’, remain especially vital for a culture whose knowledge and language exist merely through practice and in sound, and without script. The role of a Shibi involves that of a priest, alongside folk rap, singing, and dance performances, amongst others. As a result, Qiang people have endowed them with a sacred status, believing that they possess a psychic power.
Director
Shijun Jia
Languages
Mandarin
Studio
Nowness
Cast
Erma Zex
Himself
Production
Company
Nowness
Producer
Shaway Yeh
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