What is "Nuo"

Nuo is a traditional religious ceremony in ancient China, which is usually held during traditional festivals such as Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.

The original meaning of Nuo is to drive away epidemic ghosts, so the main content of Nuo instrument is to imitate or play epidemic ghosts, and to drive away epidemic ghosts by dancing, singing and chanting spells to protect people's lives and property. In ancient society, people generally believed that plague was the root of all kinds of disasters and diseases, so Nuo ceremony was of great significance in the society at that time.

Nuo instrument has a very long history, which can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. In ancient times, this ceremony was usually presided over by special Nuo teachers, who wore special costumes and held musical instruments to lead a group of people to dance and sing. With the passage of time, Nuo instrument has gradually evolved into a comprehensive performance activity integrating music, dance, drama and other art forms.

In modern society, Nuo ceremony gradually lost its original religious significance and was regarded as the embodiment of traditional culture. Many places have kept this form of performance and developed it as a tourism resource. At the same time, Nuo culture has also attracted academic attention and research, and has become one of the important research objects in anthropology, folklore and other fields.

Make sentences by Nuo opera;

1. During the Spring Festival, young people in the village will put on special clothes and perform Nuo dances to drive away epidemic ghosts.

2. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, every household will hold Nuo ceremonies to pray for the blessing of the gods and all the best.

This Nuo dance performance is full of strength and movement, which shows the dancers' worship and prayer to the gods.

In ancient times, people believed that Nuo ceremony could drive away epidemic ghosts and protect the safety of villages.

This book about Nuo culture records the history and development of this ancient ceremony in detail.

6. In some remote mountainous areas, people still insist on holding ancient Nuo ceremonies to pray for a bumper harvest and peace.

7. Experts are studying Nuo culture in different regions to understand their differences and characteristics.

8. During the festival, the villagers will wear special costumes and dance Nuo dances to show their respect for the gods.

9. Nuo ceremonies are usually presided over by experienced elders, who are called Nuo teachers.

10. Visitors can learn about China's ancient religious beliefs and traditional culture by watching the Nuo dance performance.