River Liujiang of the World Beyond the World (Walking in Guizhou)

Author: Gao Bing, Yang Junjiang
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Due to professional reasons, the authors frequently travel along the Doupu River. Compared to the Middle Plains, where the aura of witchcraft is fading and ancient customs are declining, 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 landscapes, have always subtly intrigued the authors. However, the nature of their work determined that they were always just passing through. Systematically tracking and documenting these aspects became a dream for the authors. Whether due to the river's mystical beauty or some unseen destiny, filmmaker and ethnographic photographer Gao Bing was also deeply fascinated by the river. The idea came together, and 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. This book is part of the "Walking in Guizhou" series, where the authors meticulously document the unique landscapes of the Doupu River in Guizhou. Compared to the Middle Plains, where the aura of witchcraft is fading and ancient customs are declining, 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 landscapes, have always attracted the authors.