Manglao - A Dai Village in Winter
Even in the depth of winter, life in a Dai village does not truly slow down—it merely changes its rhythm.
Early 20th century murals at Mangzhong Temple near Menglian
Fei Hsiao-Tung and Chang Chih-I: Earthbound China: A Study of Rural Economy in Yunnan
Fei is the father of modern sociology in China: western-trained, he came to Yunnan at the end of the 1930s when China's eastern universities relocated west. In "Earthbound China" he applied modern empirical techniques that he had pioneered around Shanghai to the Chinese hinterland. The economical development, and subsequent societal changes, of three un-named, but typical villages in Yunnan is analyzed in great detail in this fascinating study.
A number of Chinese historic texts covering life and politics in Yunnan have survived over the centuries. I have translated a few of them.
Reconstructed Qing Wenmiao, in a nice park setting.
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.
Shaxi is the most complete historic ensemble of a caravan town in Yunnan.
Hometown of many Bai merchants, Xizhou boast some impressive architecture.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Ani Mountain Songfest | 01 Apr |
| Receiving Jingu | 01 Apr |
| Tianfeng Mountain Song Festival | 02 Apr |
| Receiving Jingu | 02 Apr |
| Sanying Farm Fair | 02 Apr |
| Full Moon Ritual | 02 Apr |
| Laojun Birthday | 02 Apr |
| Wutai Songfest | 02 Apr |
| Laojun Temple Fair | 02 Apr |
| Bath Festival | 02 Apr |
| Temple Fair | 02 Apr |
| Bijia Mountain Festival | 02 Apr |
Markets this Thursday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Nanxin | 南新 |
| Yangcen | 羊岑 |
| Niujie | 牛街 |
| Shuixie | 水泄 |
| Maidi | 脉地 |
| Haidong | 海东 |
| Gudi | 古底 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Taiyi | 太邑彝族乡 |
| Qiaohou | 乔后 |
| Daying | 大营 |
| Zhongjiang | 中江 |
| Gonglang | 公郎镇 |
| Beiya | 北衙 |
| Qiaodian | 乔甸镇 |
| 云南驿村 | |
| Qinghaiying | 青海营 |
| 鲁庄 | |
| 太和社区 | |
| 前所 | |
| Jindunjiecun | 金墩街村 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shunzhou | 顺州 |
| Xishuangbanna | 西双版纳 |
|---|---|
| Xiding | 西定哈尼族乡 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Niujiaozhai | 牛角寨 |
| Dianwei | 甸尾乡 |
| Majie | 马街 |
| Heping | 和平乡 |
| Lvchun | 绿春县 |
| Longwu | 龙武镇 |
| Nanke | 南科 |
| Jinping | 金平苗族瑶族傣族自治县 |
| Baixian | 白显 |
| Mengqiao | 勐桥乡 |
| Wenshan | 文山 |
|---|---|
| Pingzhai | 平寨乡 |
| Banlun | 板仑乡 |
| Banggu | 蚌谷乡 |
| Muyang | 木央镇 |
| Nanping (Majie) | 南屏镇 (马街） |