Tag: dragonboatfestival

  • Chuzhou, China

    Chuzhou, China

    The first time Lu Xinyi saw him was beneath the swaying lanterns of Pan’an Lake, where Chuzhou’s ancient heart beat anew each Spring Lantern Festival. The evening air carried the sweet scent of osmanthus and bamboo smoke from nearby tea houses along Huacheng Road. Above the water, ripples caught the…

  • Chaohu, China

    Chaohu, China

    In the early blush of spring, when Chaohu’s ancient streets awoke beneath a gentle mist, Lin Xia walked with a quiet certainty along the banks of Chao Lake. The city of Chaohu, steeped in history and tradition, bore witness to centuries of whispered legends and heartfelt yearnings. Lin Xia, a…