River of the World — Du Liu River

Author: Gao Bing, Yang Junjiang
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Due to work-related reasons, the authors frequently travel along the Duliu River. Compared to the Central Plains, where the aura of witchcraft is fading and ancient customs are gradually disappearing, this area miraculously preserves numerous witchcraft activities and ancient production, lifestyles, and ways of life. It is a magnificent place, and these magical, primitive, and wild customs, along with the tranquil and serene scenery, have always subtly intrigued the authors. However, the nature of their work determined that they were always just passing through. Systematically tracking and documenting them became a dream for the authors. Whether it was the mysterious beauty of the river or some unseen fate, the film and ethnographic photographer Mr. Gao Bing also developed a strong interest in this river. With mutual agreement, the authors decided to shed light on this little-known, magical river, allowing it to be known to people beyond the mountains. Let those mysterious witchcraft practices and the ancient stories that have remained unchanged for thousands of years be presented to those who have forgotten them in the outside world. This book is one in the "Walking in Guizhou" series, where the authors meticulously document the unique landscapes of the Duliu River in Guizhou. Compared to the Central Plains, where the aura of witchcraft is fading and ancient customs are gradually disappearing, this area miraculously preserves numerous witchcraft activities and ancient production, lifestyles, and ways of life. It is a magnificent place, and these magical, primitive, and wild customs, along with the tranquil and serene scenery, have always attracted the authors.