The Akha people live high up in the mountains of Yunnan, one of the most ethnically diverse regions of China, but their culture is under threat as younger people choose to leave their villages and adopt mainstream Chinese culture. One artist hopes to change that by preserving the traditions of his people for generations to come.

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Producer: Edward Columbia
Videographer: Christine Schindler
Editor and Mastering: Joel Roche

Music: Audio Network