Kunming

Water Dai Wedding in Xishuangbana

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:24:29 +0000

As is the Dai custom, a party has been sent out from the groom's village, consisting of the groom and his family, off to the bride's village, about 30 km to the north, to pick her up. Perhaps this custom is a throwback to the days when the tradition was likely better known as kidnapping.

Dancing in Shangri-La

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:06:53 +0000

Many different cultural groups live in Shangri-La, site of James Hilton's novel Shangri-La. One evening they held a dance altogether in the village square.

Pinch Yourself

Anonymous — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:22:38 +0000

My trip through China's Yunnan province provided many experiences that had me saying "Pinch yourself! This can't really be happening to you!"

Legs and Labia: The Sculpture of Luo Xu

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Jul 2004 08:00:06 +0000

His work has been described as erotic, powerful, surreal and even profane. He is enamored - some might say obsessed - with the female form. But Kunming-based sculptor Luo Xu has no regrets. This...

Yunnan's Meili Snow Mountain

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:12:04 +0000

Meili Snow Mountain, Yunnan, China