Deep in the tropical rainforests of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, the Jinuo ethnic group – the last of China’s 56 officially recognized ethnic groups – turns bamboo into more than just a resource. For them, it’s a way of life 🎋✨. From homes to kitchen tools and even traditional instruments like the qike and bugu, bamboo is the backbone of their culture.
Imagine a mountain village where 95% of houses are bamboo-built, and music isn’t just art – it’s communication 🎵. When hunters return with a catch, the Jinuo people celebrate with melodies from these instruments, blending human creativity with nature’s rhythm.
This story is part of the captivating Journeys in Nature: Melodies of Nature series, which explores Xishuangbanna’s biodiversity and cultural tapestry. Wildlife photographer Doudou and her team are documenting sounds from the rainforest – from rustling leaves to the hum of indigenous instruments – to reveal how communities like the Jinuo live with nature, not against it 🌍❤️.
Want to hear bamboo come alive? Check out the series’ latest episode for a sensory journey into this ecological wonderland!
