Culture
1.Visit Local Sani Minority Family-Yi people are the descendants of the Qiang people of northwestern China.Sani people are one branch of the Yi.They are scattered across southwestern China in Yunnan.If you follow us on this trip,you will find many Sani Guide at the entrance of the Stone Forest,and you will also get the chance to visit their family,and one of the Yi family.
2.Visit Bai People's Tie-dye-Bai people,also known as the Minjia,are one of the more prominent minorities in Yunnan.Tie-dye making has been practiced over 2000 years by the Bai people in Yunnan.As the name suggests,the fabric is tied,usually with string or thread,after being folded into a particular pattern.Some areas,where the fabric is tied and in inner parts of folds,do not absorb dye as readily,forming a pattern.The Bai artist uses several methods to create complex patterns on the cloth with by binding,stitching,folding,twisting,or compressing it before it was dyed.You will have the chance to see the process and luckily enough,you can buy if you like their handmade products.
3.Enjoy Naxi Ancient Music-it is a complex and intricate musical tradition that has commonly served as entertainment,as well as a measuring stick for Confucian social relationship.Today,it is a sonic time capsule,giving you the opportunity to hear songs dating as far back as the Tang,Song,and Yuan dynasties.
4.Ancient Dongba Script Class-The Naxi have a pictographic script that has "now received worldwide recognition because it is the only living pictographic script in the world."It is also commonly referred to as the Dongba script.It is very interesting to see the scripts,exactly like a picture.We will give you the chance to learn how to draw Dongba script on a T-shirt, which is a free gift from us.
5.Birds and Flowers Market Exploration-Kunming is the Spring City of China.With its mild season, there are many flowers and birds.Kunming has lots of markets focusing on selling and buying flowers and birds.You may walk around such a market and learn how Chinese people are crazy about the flowers and birds.