1536864
1536864

Young Masters: Shibi

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

2021-01-21 zh 5m
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.

Producer

Shaway Yeh

Executive Producer

Yaohui

Director

Shijun Jia

Commissioning Editor

Frida Liao

First Assistant "A" Camera

Yang Yin

Editor

Mo Lv

china tradition chinese folk sichuan ethnic minority youth qiang

Status

Released

Countries

  • China

Companies

  • Nowness