The Rich Sounds of the Lisu Ethnicity: the Qibeng
Understanding the Cultural Essence of the Lisu’s Qibeng. The “Qibeng” (起奔) is an ancient plucked string instrument popular among the Lisu people, an ethnic minority … Read more
Ding Qin: An Ancient Musical Instrument of the De’ang People
The Dragon Head Qin: A Symbol of De’ang Musical Tradition. The Ding Qin (德昂族丁琴), also known as the Dragon Head Qin, is an ancient musical … Read more
Harmony of Heritage: Inside the Sound of China’s Huluqin
Echoes of the Past: The Cultural Resonance of the Huluqin. The Huluqin (葫芦琴), an enchanting traditional Chinese string instrument, stands out for its unique construction … Read more
The Ding Bengba: A Unique Instrument of the Dai People
The “ding bengba” (玎崩巴) is a traditional Chinese instrument, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Dai people (傣族) of Yunnan Province, located in … Read more
Exploring the Panlong River in Kunming, Yunnan
Nostalgic Pastimes and Timeless Traditions Along the Panlong River In November 2008, a captivating journey unfolded along the banks of the Panlong River in Kunming. … Read more
Photoshop’s Generative Fill: An Experiment in Photo Editing
Experimenting with Analog Image Reconstruction Using Generative Fill Adobe Photoshop recently launched a noteworthy update: the Generative Fill tool. This ingenious function has the ability … Read more
Analog Alchemy: Captivating Portraits of Heqing’s Chinese New Year
Bai Culture in Focus: The Visual Symphony of Heqing In 2011, during the vibrant and bustling Chinese New Year celebrations, Italian photographer Dominique Musorrafiti embarked on … Read more
Yiwu Ripened Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake
Smooth and mellow, this is an excellent daily beverage. This Yiwu Ripened Pu-erh Tea Mini Cake was picked and fermented in 2018, and after several … Read more
Earliest known armored dinosaur fossil in Asia found in Southwest China
Chinese scientists have verified the finding of a new taxon of armored dinosaurs (Thyreophora) called “Yuxisaurus kopchicki” that lived in what is now Southwest China’s … Read more
Blind massage in China, pictures
Blind massage has a long history in China. The tradition is traced back to the Buddhist monk Jianzhen who became blind in old age due … Read more
Temple inauguration in Kunming, China
Temple inauguration in Kunming, in the southern province of Yunnan, China. The temple was built by the neighborhood elders (photo by Matteo Damiani, 2005). Related … Read more
Movie Review: Mao Mao Cool by Zhang Yang
Zhang Yang’s documentary film follows Qu Hongrui, guided by his tutor Xu Song during his final exam at the “Mao Mao Cool Primary School” in … Read more
8 Things to Pack for a Trip to Dali
Traveling to Dali, China can be a lot of fun. It is a unique place with a rich history and interesting city life. Be sure … Read more
Go-Yunnan Launches 17 Themed Cultural Tourism Products
On July 18, sponsored by Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and organized by Yunnan Tengyun Information Co., Ltd., the “Friends of Yunnan” — Yunnan’s new cultural tourism … Read more
