Local China - Jinzhong Courtyard

Author: Wang Xianming (text), Li Yuxiang (photography)
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Features: Thousands of years of agricultural civilization have nurtured the past and present of rural China. "Xiang" refers to hometown, and "tu" refers to the folk. Our homeland, our native soil, is the ancestral land, the old home. In today's digital age, the world is in constant flux. Modern urban dwellers have left little trace of history. Old villages, ancient towns, dilapidated houses, crumbling shrines, yellowed genealogies may evoke reflections on rural China. This series aims to introduce traditional regional cultures of China's folk traditions. In the form of illustrated diaries, it spreads the essence of Chinese indigenous culture to the public, reviving distant historical scenes. It also opens a museum of traditional culture and a historical archive of rural society for those who explore historical inheritance and reflect on cultural changes. It also serves as a call to action: Protect our folk culture! Cherish our history!