An 83-year-old Yi Bimo is chanting scriptures (photographed by Li Kun)

Bimo is transliteration of Sani language, "Bi" means "chanting” and "Mo" means "knowledgeable elder". This is a priest who specializes in praising, praying, and offering sacrifices for people.

Cultural heritage (photographed by Li Kun)

Bimo is knowledgeable and engaged in activities such as religious rites, priesthood, practicing medicine, and fortune telling, etc.; collecting, standardizing, and teaching Sani characters; and writing and transcribing ancient books and records in philosophy, history, astronomy, medicine, crafts, etiquette, and characters, etc. - functioning as a communicator of Sani culture. A large number of precious Sani books are mostly Bimo’s collection.

Torch Festival sacrifice (photographed by Wang Limei)

When presiding over a ceremony, Bimo should sing a special Bimo tone. (Text from Holiday Tourism)

Bimo witnessing a wedding ceremony (photographed by Ang Gui)

Chanting Guiding Scriptures for the deceased