| Abstract: | WITH the arrival of spring rains,the mountainous Nujiang Grand Canyon in the northwest of Yunnan Province is covered in clouds of mist.The blending of mist and mountain scenery creates a mystical am-biance that heralds the change of seasons.Nestled in the central lush area of the Nujiang Grand Canyon is a county named Fugong.It covers an area of 2,756.44 square kilometers,and borders Myanmar with a borderline stretching some 142 kilo-meters.The place is of great significance to ecological preservation in southwest China.It is also home to more than 20 different Chinese ethnic groups,which include the Lisu,Nu,Bai,Dulong,Naxi and Pumi.The Lisu and Nu people represent the majority of local ethnic groups.The area is alive with diverse cultures living in a harmonious atmosphere. |
