Today we will introduce the possible series with some simple visual observations of various Homo sapiens. These are candide images of Chinese people living their regular lives and being observed by an outsider, me. There is a variety of people here living a variety of lifestyles. And the variations in culture, dress, appearance, language, and numerous other factors varies much more greatly within China than the diversity we experience in the US. This was surprising to me at first. But after considering a population nearly five times that of the US and the fact that their progress through the demographic transtion is happening at a much faster rate than the US or any of Europe, it is no wonder that there are such different peoples within one nation that are just now being exposed to one another. If only I could communicate with each of these people and know their story...
An old man fishing in a park downtown...probably catching a fish for dinner or to take and sell at the market.
Old-school farmers near Fenghuang.
Various people of Fenghuang. The Miao people are an ethnic group who have lived in the region for centuries. They are known for their elaborate garb, the tall hats you see in the photos, and their beautiful skin. Chinese men find women from this region particularly attractive. In this collage you also see some old folks doing Tai Chi, some locals washing their clothes in the river one morning, and a photo-snapper having his photo snapped by me (they point, shoot, then ask for money).
This Miao lady was selling jewelry or something.
Children are funny and often curious. They actually stare less than adults, but when they do, at least they are eager to say, "hello, nice to meet you!" The boys near the top were "mountain children" according to some students. They live outside of Fenghuang, do not get to go to school, and contribute to the family by collecting empty Coke cans from tourists. They are curious and happy. They had fun trying to dodge our photos...and one had an extra dangling thumb. I also like the hair duder...many Chinese youth like to do up their hair rather attractively.
Local boys in Yangshuo fishing and swimming from their bamboo raft in the river in nothing but their unders. Life seems much simpler in many parts of China. Then there is a more modern raft of PVC pipe and a motor.
There are many ways to tote a tot...
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this post deserves more comments. sorry people don't appreciate it as much as ourselves sometimes. by the way, meg, that's so funny about the christmas background. how sweet of you to think of me! look how well we know each other now--two peas in a pod! i love you.
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