Private Project

Seven Deities Temple

Nuo parade still remains in Xiafang, Anle, Ninghua, Fujian. On every 13th of the first month of the lunar year, Wu, Xia, and Lai family will welcome reverently “Seven Deities” masks shrined at “Seven Deities Temple” and parade through the whole area dressing up as fearsome nuo gods which drives away evil influences. Wherever Nuo gods come, everyone kotows. Nuo gods whip bamboo branches left and right to drive away devils and diseases, pray for happiness and luck for communities. Nuo parade of Xiafang has kept the original style of Nuo culture. Its organization and process reflect hidden conflicts and its self-adjusting solution in local clan society. To this day, “Seven Deities Nuo Parade” has become an important festival celebration for Xiafang and nearby Hakka areas.  

  • 鬼叔中
    Director
  • 朱靖江
    Director
  • 鬼叔中
    Writer
  • 許雪蓮
    Producer
  • 吴世仁
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes
  • Production Budget:
    80,000 CNY
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Language:
    Chinese, English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - 鬼叔中, 朱靖江