From rituals to spectacles: the decaying evolution of Nuo Opera | Qishun Liao | TEDxGCGS Youth
For 3,000 years, its masks were not merely for entertainment, but for exorcism. Nuo Opera was a sacred bridge to the divine. Now, it stands at a crossroads: can this ancient Chinese ritual, once meant to ward off evil spirits, survive its transformation into a modern spectacle? Or will this primal tradition fade into just another entertaining performance? Join Edison Liao on a journey into the heart of a vanishing tradition. Edison Liao is a student from Guangdong Country Garden School and a cultural documentarian who investigates the survival of ancient traditions in the modern world. After producing a documentary on China's 3,000-year-old Nuo Opera, even learning and performing its "Kaishan" ritual, he complemented his on-the-ground insights with rigorous economic research. His analysis of global cultural trade revealed how digital platforms and systemic trade agreements are now more influential than geographic and cultural proximity in determining a culture's reach, offering a new strategic blueprint for preserving near-extinct theatrical expressions and art forms. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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