The First Jesuits in Yunnan
Martino Martin's 1655 Novus Atlas Sinensis seems to contain information based on first hand knowledge gained by missionary travellers to Yunnan. But when did the first Jesuits reach the province?
Light falls through the cracks of the Baoxiang cave temple on Jianchuan's Shibao Mountain 石宝山, illuminating the Buddhist statues
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.
An isolated Bai town with rich culture.
The Danxia, or red sandstore, cliffs around Liming are a hikers' and climbers' paradise that is just now being discovered.
Ronald G. Knapp: China's Old Dwellings
Few people know as much about Chinese architecture as Knapp: from palaces to humble homes he explains important building principles; the connection between environment and housing styles and the development of style over time. A section on minority housing styles complements the book.
Jianchuan is known for its rich music tradition.
Hometown of many Bai merchants, Xizhou boast some impressive architecture.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Kuoshi Lisu New Year | 23 Jan |
| Wuxi Festival | 24 Jan |
| "Replenish Provisions" Ritual | 24 Jan |
| Lingshan Temple Fair | 26 Jan |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 26 Jan |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 27 Jan |
| Long Table Feast | 27 Jan |
| Benzhu Festival | 27 Jan |
| Benzhu Worship | 01 Feb |
| Full Moon Ritual | 02 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 02 Feb |
| Start of Spring | 04 Feb |
Markets this Sunday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Jiuzhou | 旧州 |
| Sanying | 三营 |
| Yunlong | 云龙县 |
| Fengyi | 凤仪 |
| Liantie | 炼铁 |
| Binchuan | 宾川县 |
| Yongjian | 永连 |
| Beitou | 北头 |
| Wase | 挖色 |
| Lawu | 拉乌 |
| Dacang | 大仓镇 |
| Jianchuan | 剑川县 |
| Changxin | 长新 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Zhongjiang | 中江 |
| Eryuan | 洱源县 |
| Pingpo | 平坡 |
| 龙洞村 | |
| Hedian | 禾甸镇 |
| 蛇街 | |
| Shidongcun | 石洞村 |
| 妙姑村 | |
| Jindunjiecun | 金墩街村 |
| Xiazhuang | 下庄镇 |
| Luming | 鹿鸣乡 |
| Niujie | 牛街彝族乡 |
| Minjian | 民建乡 |
| 青苗 | |
| Hongyan | 红岩镇 |
| Shalong | 沙龙镇 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Pingbian | 屏边苗族自治县 |
| Shengcun | 生村 |
| Diema | 垤玛 |
| Mengzi | 蒙自县 |
| Sancun | 三村 |
| Jiayin | 甲寅 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Azhahe | 阿扎河 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Liangdi | 浪堤 |
| Chake | 岔科 |
| Mengping | 勐坪 |
| Baohua | 宝华 |
| Yongning | 永宁乡 |
| Luoen | 洛恩 |
| Laomeng | 老勐 |
| Wenshan | 文山 |
|---|---|
| Guangnan | 广南县 |
| Zhujie | 朱街镇 |
| Shuanglongying | 双龙营乡 |
| Lida | 里达镇 |
| Mugan | 木杆 |
| Zhulin | 珠琳镇 |
| Pingyuan | 平远 |
| Zhesang | 者桑乡 |
| Babao | 八宝镇 |
| Yuxi | 玉溪 |
|---|---|
| Xingmeng | 兴蒙 |
| Hexi | 河西 |
| Fuliangpeng | 富良棚 |
| Puer | 普洱 |
|---|---|
| Nanling | 南岭乡 |
| Jiangcheng | 江城哈尼族彝族自治县 |
| Lancang | 澜沧拉祜族自治县 |
| Mangxin | 芒信镇 |
| Qiannuo | 千糯 |
| Diqing | 迪庆 |
|---|---|
| Weideng | 维登 |