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ELYSE OCONNORUnited States

Legends of the Naxi Under the Stars: Seeking Eternal Stories in the Ancient City of Lijiang~

In Lijiang, I finally became a member of the Naxi people, adorned with stars and moon, experiencing the customs of this ancient ethnicity. The Naxi, the soul of Lijiang, crowned with the sun and moon, and backed by the stars, their clothing embodies symbols of diligence and wisdom. Walking on the stone-paved roads of the Dayan Ancient Town in traditional attire, I seemed to become part of the city's landscape. The continuous praise from tourists was like a gentle stream, and there I was, immortalized as an eternal Naxi man through the photographer's lens. During the day, I leisurely strolled through the corners of the ancient town with my beloved, or bathed in the sunshine in the embrace of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. As night fell, I looked up at the starry sky, listened to folk songs, savored fine wine, and enjoyed this freedom and joy. In Lijiang, I am a white cloud of the Naxi, floating above this magical land.
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