“Flames of heritage”
Location: Liangzhu, China
Date: June 2025
Photographer: Owen Song
Affiliation: Undergraduate Student
Home Country: China
Category: Arts & Culture
Award: Honorable Mention
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.”