Singaporean photographer and filmmaker Beixin (@beixin) captures ‘Impression Lijiang’ in Yunnan, where music, dance, and ritual from more than ten ethnic minority communities unfold in quiet dialogue with the stillness of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. “This body of work was approached with a focus on cinematic restraint and presence rather than spectacle. We deliberately avoided camera movements that might distract, keeping the attention on the songs, dances, and presence of each community. This allowed us to document how their traditions unfold quietly within the mountains — letting culture and landscape coexist without one overpowering the other.” Credits: Photographed, filmed, and edited by @beixin @robinlamhj | Milk Studios

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