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Flames of heritage

A person stands before a large burst of flame illuminated against a dark background.

“Flames of heritage”
Location: Liangzhu, China
Date: June 2025
Photographer: Owen Song
Affiliation: Undergraduate Student
Home Country: China
Category: Arts & Culture
2025 International Photography Exhibition

“Burdened by hardship and meager returns, this ancient art nearly vanished. Yet "Da Tiehua" is more than fire against the dark – bears the soul of a people and the memory of their land. Keeping its flames alive has become a profound and genuine longing.”