18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Theater without audience

This is a performance dedicated to immortals. In China, many people believe that immortals can change their destiny, so they worship immortals. According to folklore, Lv Dongbin is a native of Yuncheng, Shanxi Province. After practicing, he became an immortal. He is also called "Eight Immortals" with Tie Guai Li, Han Zhongli, Lan Caihe, Zhang Guolao, He Xiangu, Han Xiangzi and Cao Guojiu. Many places have built temples for Lv Dongbin. This performance is for Lv Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 10.2020
Photo Location: Shexian county, China
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © yongguang Wei