23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Nuo Dance for Blessings

On the 16th day of the first lunar month, Shiyou Village welcomed the highlight of the Nuo Dance performances—the 'Sou Nuo and Yuan Nuo' ceremony. People from all directions came in a continuous stream to personally experience the unique charm of this national intangible cultural heritage. Photographed on February 25, 2024, in Shiyou Village, Sanxi Township, Nanfeng County, Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: China
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © Yi Yuan