Xiong Bin, a member of the Miao ethnic group, performs single bamboo drifting with two young residents of Chishui on the Datong River, a tributary of the Chishui River. "Although I can't do it anymore, I will lead this team well and pass on the legacy of single bamboo drifting to young people," he says. As a local intangible cultural …
A waterfall in Chishui Danxia National Geopark. QIU QUANLIN/CHINA DAILY Single bamboo drifting has gained popularity among youngsters in recent years, thanks to increased efforts by local authorities to promote it. Xiong is a member of a single bamboo drifting team led by Peng Gang, who has nearly four decades of experience. "Single bamboo drifting was a common sight when …
