Renowned craftsman makes masks of "Manghao" god in SE China

Source: Xinhua| 2017-07-24 07:49:20|Editor: An

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Liang Ronghua displays a finished "Manghao" mask in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 22, 2017. According to local folklore, the "Manghao" is a god who can drive away the evil and bring people happiness. People here wear "Manghao" masks to welcome Lunar New Year. Liang is a renowned craftsman specialized in making masks of the "Manghao" god. He started making masks since his 20s, sticked to it for about 30 years, earned high-profile reputation. (Xinhua/Long Tao)

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