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Preserving a Fading Culture in the Mountains of China

2020-02-14 16 Dailymotion

The Akha people live high up in the mountains of Yunnan, one of the most ethnically diverse regions of China, but their culture is under threat as younger people choose to leave their villages and adopt mainstream Chinese culture. One artist hopes to change that by preserving the traditions of his people for generations to come.<br /><br />If you liked this video, we have more stories about ethnic groups in China, including: <br /><br />The Dying Art of Making Tibetan Cheese<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KpO7MGwqWg<br /><br />The Fashion Designer Weaving Luxury From Indigenous Cloth<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAKRNis_Dn8<br /><br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br />#china #minority #culture<br /><br />Producer: Edward Columbia<br />Videographer: Christine Schindler <br />Editor and Mastering: Joel Roche <br /><br />Music: Audio Network<br />

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