Young Masters: Shibi

Young Masters: Shibi

2021
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"Meet the young guardian of China’s ancient Qiang culture"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: ZH

Production Information

Production Companies
Nowness
Production Countries
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin

Keywords

china tradition chinese folk sichuan ethnic minority youth qiang

Quick Facts

Release Date January 21, 2021
Status Released
Language ZH
Website Visit Site

Cast

Erma Zex
Erma Zex

Himself

Key Crew

Shaway Yeh
Producer
Yaohui
Executive Producer
Shijun Jia
Director
Yueun Zhu
Executive Producer
Y-Square
Executive Producer