Disappearing Folk Traditions

• Prize
  Bronze in Press/Performing Arts
• Photographer
  Chris Yan, China
• Date of Photograph
  2026

Shehuo is a traditional celebration activity in Chinese folk culture to celebrate the Spring Festival. Originating from the ancient ancestors' worship of land and fire. However, this ancient folk art is facing a crisis of inheritance. Due to the long learning period and low income, fewer and fewer young people are willing to devote themselves to inheriting this skill, as their feelings towards Shehuo have become increasingly distant from their hometown. The sound of gongs and drums of Shehuo is gradually becoming scarce, facing the risk of disappearing.