Yunnan province in China has the largest population of minorities with 25 different ethnic minorities, 16 of which are indigenous to that area. Wandering around the town of Dali, you will recognise many different ethnic groups largely by their dress, traditional customs, cultures and language. The town is a awash with colour and makes an exotic first stop after leaving the capital, Kunming.
Here a Shaxi woman arranges her peaches for sale on market day.
For this week’s WordPress Photo prompt, Heritage.
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Such beautiful colours, Francesca. I wonder if the hat is the shape it is for a particular purpose or just part of their culture.
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I wondered that myself Jan. Good old wiki didn’t provide any clues.
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Fantastic interpretation of heritage, Francesca. And, as usual, a brilliant colourful photo.
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Thanks Debi. The other tribes were equally colourful- hope to show them on another occasion.
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We are just starting to get peaches here in sunny FL. The ones I wait for (and they are only out for 2 weeks!) are donut peaches. Kind of flat, round little peaches but oh so sweet! I agree with Debi–beautiful, brilliant color photo, Francesca.
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Sweet peaches, how nice. Now a distant memory for us as winter is just around the corner. Slurp up many Lois.
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Will do!
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In a word ‘wonderful’. Reminds me of a photo I took of a man squating, shelling walnuts in the middle of the market in Damascus. Full dress suit, shiny leather shoes and keffiyeh scarf.
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That photo sounds amazing Fiona. Have you shared it?
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I’m going to Yunnan in a few weeks. This blog is a great discovery as I plan. Let me know of any must-see or must-do suggestions.
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Hi, there are a few other posts on this blog regarding Yunnan. Have a great trip. Sichuan, the next province, is also amazing.
https://almostitalian.wordpress.com/tag/yunnan/
https://almostitalian.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/chinese-doors-of-ancient-walled-cities/
https://almostitalian.wordpress.com/2015/12/05/people-watching-in-lijiang-yunnan/
https://almostitalian.wordpress.com/2014/09/07/travel-themes-merchandise/
https://almostitalian.wordpress.com/2015/11/07/ornate/
https://almostitalian.wordpress.com/2014/09/13/travel-theme-noise/
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Great photo Francesca! 😀
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Super images Francesca .. loaded with colour! 😀
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Dali is brilliantly coloured, especially the tribal women.x
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Stunning photo, Francesca x
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Thanks Liz.xx
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