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“Shao Hua Yi” (Burn Flower Clothes)

“Shao Hua Yi” (Burn Flower Clothes) holiday is from the first until the fifteen day in July (Chinese calendar) in which to honor their ancestors. At home in…

Papayas

Papayas trees lined the edge of the road. The fruit is like a melon; its flesh is orange with black seeds; and it is delicious.

School Yard

In a poor school yard, there is a lack of equipment such as a basketball hoop, swings, and, marking on the ground for games. This is a rural…

Gu Yel

At end of harvest, they celebrate by having a Gu Yel, an in-ground cook-out like a luau. Only they use chicken and drink homemade booze.

Farmer and her garden

After selling her produce on the market, she returns to her garden.

Tot on a Bicycle

Bicycles are the main means of transportation.

School Kids

All kids like to get into the picture.