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Miao festival clothes are appealing not only because of their unique styles and craftsmanship, but also because they reveal the rich Miao culture and its long history. Making a set of traditional Miao clothes can take a Miao woman 1-2 years. Without written script, Miao people have used their costumes to record their history. Different patterns and designs on the clothes retain rich meaning and refer to legendary stories about such things as their origins, wars, and religious beliefs.
This home shows the basic living conditions of this province, where the emphasis is on helping others instead of yourself. The corn hanging on the ceiling is for the animals, and the grandparents take care of the grandchildren, feeding them generously so they grow up healthy. After a hard day at work, smoking a water pipe is welcome.
The statue was built to celebrate the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. At 177ft (54m), the statue is one of the largest Buddha rupas in the world. The first time I visited the statue, it was still under construction. The workers felt privileged to be part of this project. They showed me the inside and told me stories about hidden passages. But the most memorable moment was climbing the steep hill behind the Buddha and to be blessed by his view of the world.
