The Old Bridges Across the Longjiang
Many old bridges still span the Longjiang River in western Yunnan.
Hand-made giant sparklers, called "Fire Flowers" 火花, are part of the firework displays for temple fairs in Menglian county.
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.
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.
Special form of ham making in Nanjian.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Fenghuan Mountain Music Festival | 01 Oct |
| National Day | 01 Oct |
| Baobo Festival | 02 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyu Area) | 03 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship | 03 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 03 Oct |
| Sky Lantern Festival | 03 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship | 03 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship (Dengchuan Area) | 03 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship on Jiansuo Island | 03 Oct |
| Mountain God Temple Worship | 05 Oct |
| Confucius Birthday | 07 Oct |
Markets this Friday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Xiangtu | 象图乡 |
| Hecun | 萂村 |
| Jiancao | 捡槽 |
| Gunipen | 沽泥盆 |
| Waxi | 瓦溪 |
| Pingchuan | 平川 |
| Wuxing | 五星 |
| Baidangping | 白荡坪 |
| Yangbi | 漾濞彝族自治县 |
| Shaxi | 沙溪 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Zuòyì | 作邑 |
| Zhongjiang | 中江 |
| Yousuo | 右所镇 |
| Wachang | 瓦厂乡 |
| Mizhi | 密祉镇 |
| Beiya | 北衙 |
| Jindunjiecun | 金墩街村 |
| 汤涧 | |
| Xishan | 西山乡 |
| Liuchang | 刘厂镇 |
| Xinjie | 新街镇 |
| 果城村 | |
| 大栗树 | |
| Jijie | 鸡街乡 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shunzhou | 顺州 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Xinhua | 新华乡 |
| Longwu | 龙武镇 |
| Lengdun | 冷墩 |
| Sancun | 三村 |
| Lengquan | 冷泉镇 |
| Yafangzi | Yafangzi |
| Shalatuo | 沙拉托 |
| Dongshan | 东山镇 |
| Longwu | 龙武镇 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Shitouzhai | 石头寨 |
| Zhemi | 者米拉祜族乡 |
| Panzihua | 攀枝花 |
| Tongchang | 铜厂 |