A child carries out makeup before a Shehuo performance. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
Photographer Wu Xiaopeng started his landmark image series titled "Longzhou Shehuo" in 2006, and it took five years to finish. The images vividly record folk cultural activities of Longxian county in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, featuring Shehuo performances prominently. Shehuo, a folk show marking traditional customs of Chinese festivals, is recognized as a "living fossil" and listed as an intangible cultural heritage in Shaanxi province.
Wu's photos featuring Shehuo performance were just exhibited at the Petre Dulfu Library at Baia Mare in Romania from Oct 9 to Nov 1.
Wu Xiaopeng is a member of the China Photographers Association and the vice-chairman of the Zhuhai Photographers Association, whose works are collected by Shanghai Art Museum, Zhuhai Guyuan Art Gallery and other organizations.
An actor carries out makeup before a Shehuo performance. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
A child prepares for a Shehuo performance. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
Actors prepare for a Shehuo performance. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
An actor does makeup before a Shehuo performance. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
For kids, Shehuo is full of joy and excitement. Shehuo remains a part of beautiful memories for children. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
Actors are ready for a Shehuo performance. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
Actors for Shehuo performance stand on a vehicle. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
An actor for Shehuo performance gets down from a motorbike. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
An actor for Shehuo performance stands against a tree. [Photo by Wu Xiaopeng/cpanet.org.cn]
