A Chinese village on the edge of time


China, Guizhou, Dong, Dimen

Untouched by modernisation, the rural Chinese village of Dimen has managed to preserve many of its thousand-year-old traditions. Situated in southwest China’s Guizhou province, Dimen is home to five clans and more than 500 households of the Dong minority, but their distinctive culture is being threatened as an increasing number of young people are leaving the community and moving into urban areas for work. The Facing the Sun bridge (pictured), one of five such structures in Dimen, is known as a flower bridge for its pleasing design. It offers shelter from the rain and seats for contemplating the scenery..

http://www.bbc.com/travel/slideshow/20121121-a-chinese-village-on-the-edge-of-time

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