Not hometown feelings for ninety thousand years

Author: Shi Huangyuan Zhuoya
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Throughout history, why have tents existed in the Western Regions, while yoder (earthen houses) can be found in the northern frontier, water towns in the Jiangnan region, and (upside-down houses) in Yuanling? Why is there a traditional dragon boat festival here, so enchanting and captivating? The diverse ways of human survival have given rise to cultures across different regions and ethnic groups. To promote this magical land and the culture it has nurtured, I invited the photographer Zhuoya, who is deeply enchanted by Western Hunan, to visit Yuanling several times. I hoped that through her heart's window, she would capture everything here. The author believes that culture is essentially the way of human survival. The author invited Zhuoya, a loyal chronicler of Western Hunan culture and a renowned photographer, to co-author this book, which is rich in images and text, capturing the essence of life on this magical land of Yuanling.