Lijiang - Twenty Years On
Jim Goodman, veteran researcher and writer on Yunnan and its people, has just republished his 1997 book "Children of the Jade Dragon: the Naxi and Yi of Northwest Yunnan". In its new preface he looks back at the changes the last twenty years have brought.
Some Bai from Heqing county 鹤庆县 at a festival near Liuhe 六合
Jim Goodman: The Akha: Guardians of the Forest
The Akha, in China known as the Aini branch of the Hani people, migrated from China southwards into Laos, Burma and Thailand. In this richly illustrated book J Goodman, aka 'Akha Jim', explains their life and culture.
A number of Chinese historic texts covering life and politics in Yunnan have survived over the centuries. I have translated a few of them.
Suona music in Eryuan county.
Brenda McLean: George Forrest, Plant Hunter
George Forrest, perhaps the most successful plant collector of his time, left little written about his numerous journeys to Yunnan, so this well-illustrated book fills in much needed detail about his life.
A traditional technique making little figures etc from cloth, in Jianchuan county.
A history trading post on the upper reaches of the Yangzi.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Temple Fair | 21 Oct |
| Northern Dipper Ritual | 21 Oct |
| Gongguoqiao September Trade Fair | 23 Oct |
| Opening of the Fishing Season | 28 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship (Eryuan Area) | 28 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship | 29 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyu Area) | 29 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyi Area) | 29 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship (Eryuan Area) | 30 Oct |
| Street Festival | 30 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship | 01 Nov |
| Anniversary of Yangbi County Foundation | 01 Nov |
Markets this Monday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Junhua | 均化 |
| Duomei | 朵美 |
| Biaocun | 表村 |
| Jizushan | 鸡足山 |
| Liuhe | 六合 |
| Tuanjie | 团结 |
| Misha | 弥沙 |
| Heqing | 鹤庆县 |
| Baishi | 白石 |
| Shaping | 沙平村 |
| Beiya | 北衙 |
| Taiping | 太平乡 |
| Xiazhuang | 下庄镇 |
| 龙洞村 | |
| Miaowei | 苗尾傈僳族乡 |
| 果城村 | |
| Mizhi | 密祉镇 |
| Shalong | 沙龙镇 |
| Xinjie | 新街镇 |
| Liuchang | 刘厂镇 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shunzhou | 顺州 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Sancun | 三村 |
| Laozhai | 老寨苗族乡 |
| Chemalong | 车玛龙 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Longwu | 龙武镇 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Puxiong | 普雄 |
| Mengping | 勐坪 |
| Baihe | 白河乡 |