Gazing at the facial masks of the Mountain God: The magical culture of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces

Author: Wang Qinghua
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The traditional cultures of various ethnic groups living in the hidden paradise are diverse and colorful. Each ethnic group has its own unique songs, dances, customs, rituals, cuisine, housing, clothing, and architecture, forming a splendid cultural landscape. In the hidden paradise, there are also various historical artifacts, architectural complexes, ruins, and heritage sites created by different ethnic groups throughout history, which hold great historical, artistic, scientific, and tourism value. This makes the hidden paradise rich in cultural and historical resources and even more magical. In the hidden paradise, the extraordinary landscapes created by nature's masterful craftsmanship, as well as the traditional "harmony between heaven and humanity" that nurtures green mountains, clear waters, blue skies, white clouds, birdsong, floral scents, and a sense of harmony, along with the feeling of being in a "paradise" when immersed in them, make it a place where one's soul can be purified. Especially for readers who have long lived in the city and are physically and mentally exhausted, a visit here will yield multifaceted rewards. This series of books vividly records the real lives of the people in the hidden paradise in a certain portion.