Religion

神树柏树
ruins of Kuanyin temple(destroyed during Cultural Revolution)
white stones on rooftops

 

 

 

ruins of old Qiang towers with back of shrine to
牛王神﹐地王神

family altar

miniature tools hung above a doorway, originally used by Duangong (Shaman) in ceremonies, now for good luck

 

 

 

Duangong (Shaman) with monkey-skin hat and drum

Duangong singing the Peace Song(太平经)

Duangong singing the Peace Song - basin with grains and "daotou"(刀头) and a lump of fat, incense,liquor used in the ceremony can be seen

 

 

 

Holding a Memorial Ceremony for the Mountain God
Holding a Memorial Ceremony for the Mountain God
A shrine in Heihu Township

 

 

 

Worshipping the Mountain God
Offering a Sacrifice to the Shrine
Shamans and Magical Instruments

 

 

 

A Shaman
A Shaman Exercisng magic
White stone Symbolizing the God of Heaven