Rural photographer captures life's farewell moments Wu Muliang, a 24-year-old photographer from rural China, turned funeral (葬礼) pictures into cherished memories when he was on holiday, bringing generations for forgotten lives. "When elders pass away in our village, either they have no photo like my grandpa, or they have to use the one from their ID card," Wu said. "The topic of death is not as taboo (忌讳) to them as it is to me. The funeral pictures may hold more important meanings for the loved ones of these elders." ____ An 28-year-old reporter Huang Qian, decided to add a new form of exercise to her daily routine eight mouths ago. Baduanjin is a form of Chinese qigong using breathing to improve body and mind, through eight, well-designed steps. Huang decided to give Baduanjin a try because of her long-term illness. She enjoys the exercise, "I feel refreshed and full of energy before starting my day. " Baduanjin has won the hearts of the young. It's also regarded as a way for young people to relax and deal with stress. Animal lover sets up shelter on salary (工资) Wei Hongzhuo currently keeps more than 30 homeless dogs and 20 cats in the shelter she set up in a abandoned (废弃的) industrial area. In her regular job, she is a staff member on Changchun, Jilin Province. "I can take care of them in my spare time after work," she said. Wei spends almost all of her salary on the animal's upkeep, which costs about 10, 000 yuan ($1, 540) a month. "I am hoping some animal hospitals could provide regular treatments for my babies, as well as reduce the financial pressure." |