Azhali Buddhism was prevalent in the Dali region from Nanzhao times, until suppressed by the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the Jianchuan area it lives quietly on.
This set of pictures was taken near Shibaoshan, Jianchuan County. The next Shibaoshan Songfest 石宝山歌会 is on Thu, 18. September 2025.
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