Young Masters: Shibi
Meet the young guardian of China’s ancient Qiang culture
- Documentary
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.
Keywords
- china
- chinese
- tradition
- folk
- youth
- ethnic minority
- sichuan
- qiang
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 21, 2021
- Original language
- Chinese
- Spoken languages
- Chinese
- Countries
- China
- Production
- Nowness
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site