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Author: Xu Xinjia
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: In today's map of China, the Southwest is a remote mountainous hinterland, far from the Central Plains, and also a cultural frontier where various ethnic groups coexist. Traveling through the Southwest inevitably means passing through mountains, forests, and villages. Throughout history, countless pioneers have walked here, leaving behind memorable and profound imprints. The author has also traveled through the Southwest: exploring the Tibetan and Qiang watchtowers in Aba, Sichuan, investigating the Cheqin in Yina, Guizhou, and documenting the vibrant scenes of the Dong ethnic group's singing festivals in Sanjiang, Guangxi. It is not convenient to record the joyful songs and laughter, as well as the joys and sorrows in the villages. Any limited description can only serve as a window through words and images, allowing readers to gaze at the distant mountains, villages, and scenes from there. Humans are creatures of movement, with a spiritual nature and a tendency to gather in groups. To understand others and oneself, one needs to step out of their own homes and travel to distant places. At this moment, the Southwest is just your starting point.