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 |