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Traditional Bai Spring Festival in Yunnan

Traditional Bai Spring Festival in Yunnan

Every year Bai people in Heqing celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.

“Baizu are one of the ethnic minorities in China. Although most Bai people adhere to Buddhism, they also have their native religion of Benzhuism: the worship of ngel zex (Chinese: 本主 ben zhu), local gods and ancestors. Ngel zex could be any heroes in history, the Prince of the Nanzhao regime, a hero of folklore or even a tiger (for instance, Laojun Jingdi 老君景帝 is a tiger actually). There are also minorities practicing Taoism and Christianity.” [Wikipedia]

Video by: Matteo Damiani

Images of Luoping

Springtime in Luoping: A Photographic Journey Through the Golden Rapeseed Fields

Capturing the Beauty of Luoping: A Springtime Journey Through Yellow Rapeseeds and Dreamy Landscapes

Luoping County is located a mere 228 kilometers from Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province, and is in close proximity to Guizhou Province. It is a stunning area that boasts an array of natural beauty, particularly in the early spring season when the yellow rapeseeds are in full bloom.

Dominique Musorrafiti, a talented photographer, captured the picturesque landscape of Luoping using a range of film and camera equipment. She utilized a Lubitel 166+, a medium format camera, paired with Fuji Velvia100F 120mm film, as well as Redscale XR film, to capture the stunning blooms and unique charm of the area. The resulting images are breathtaking, offering a glimpse into the breathtaking beauty of Luoping County.

Luoping County in Yunnan Province, China is famous for its picturesque golden rapefields that bloom in early spring. These fields are a breathtaking sight, with vast stretches of bright yellow flowers as far as the eye can see. The yellow color of the rape flowers is so intense that it creates a shimmering golden sea that can be seen from a distance.

The blooming of the rapefields is a major tourist attraction in Luoping, attracting photographers and nature lovers from all over the world. During the peak season, visitors can take scenic walks through the fields and capture the beauty of the blooming flowers in their cameras. The golden rapefields provide an excellent backdrop for photography, with their bright color contrasting beautifully against the lush green mountain ranges that surround them.

Luoping golden fields

In addition to being a visual delight, the rapefields also have significant ecological and economic benefits. Rape is a type of oilseed crop that is widely grown in Luoping for its oil, which is used for cooking, lighting, and manufacturing. The blooming of the rapefields also attracts a variety of pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which play an important role in maintaining the local ecosystem.

Images of Luoping

Luoping golden fields
Luoping golden fields
Luoping golden fields
Luoping China
Luoping golden fields
Luoping golden fields
Luoping golden fields
Luoping golden fields

Luoping county is located in Yunnan province.

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A traditional Chinese funeral - video

A Traditional Chinese Funeral – video

A traditional Chinese funeral on the street of Kunming, Yunnan.

This video documents a traditional Chinese funeral procession observed on a street in Kunming, Yunnan Province. Mourners, distinguished by white or red scarves tied around their heads, follow the procession as musicians play traditional instruments. The video offers a glimpse into the rituals and customs associated with death and remembrance in Chinese culture, such as the prominent use of white and the role of music in expressing grief and honoring the deceased.

This footage was captured by Matteo Damiani shortly before departing China. If you like it, please consider to subscribe to our channel.

urban villages in China

City Eraser: the demolition of an urban village in China

Kunming, China.

Every day, millions of square meters of old slums are torn down to make room for luxury condos and shopping malls.

Although these neighborhoods are demolished, people try to lead a normal life.

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A video showing the demolition of urban villages in China.

If you are interested in this topic, please check China Suburbia, a photo project on urban development in China.

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Video by Matteo Damiani | www.china-underground.com
Music by Felix l’Amour

topics: Chinese urbanization, urban villages, ghost cities in China

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