Nat Pwe: Burma's Carnival of Spirit Soul ⁽²⁰⁰⁴⁾

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Nat Pwe: Burma's Carnival of Spirit Soul

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Titre original :

Nat Pwe: Burma's Carnival of Spirit Soul

Durée :

1h 25min

Date de sortie :

January 2004

Réalisé par : Richard Bishop

In Burma, many people believe in ghost spirits called NATs. They are said to possess the power to assist or devastate the lives of those who recognize them. A PWE is a ceremony held to appease a Nat. Pwes are arranged daily throughout Burma for many purposes including the achievement of success in business, a happy marriage, or improving one's health. A Nat is summoned through a Kadaw; the flamboyant and charismatic master of the Pwe dressed in elegant costume. The Kadaw is a spirit medium, dancer, storyteller, and magician who exposes the crowd to a living incarnation of the Nat brought forth through opening ritual and careful observance of tradition.