Lijiang, Yunnan

In Lijiang, cultural identity exists alongside the demands of tourism and modern life. Ancient traditions, language, and family histories remain present, yet increasingly share space with the expectations of visitors drawn to the region’s celebrated past. From the Naxi people working to maintain cultural continuity to young generations embracing heritage in new ways, these photographs explore a community navigating the balance between preservation and change. What emerges is not a culture disappearing, but one continually negotiating how it will be remembered and carried forward.