China, Part III

In China, a lot of things made a strong visual impact.


Some things I was instantly able to appreciate, like this beautiful arched bridge in a park in Qingzhou.

In other instances, cultural differences stood out starkly, as when folk music issued from a single string accompanied by a sort of gutteral yodel. I didn't have time to cultivate an ear for traditional Chinese music, so in this case, the impression was auditory and not particularly pleasant to my western ear. But it was nonetheless uniquely Chinese, which I did appreciate.

Bicycles are a primary means of transportation in many places.

Like living sculpture, these beautiful scarves danced.