Hello Substack Friends,
Sending warm greetings from Qixi Village (旗溪) in southern China!
Qixi is a remarkable example of China’s emerging movement of rural revitalization, unfolding in the wake of decades of rapid urbanization and industrial development. It is a fascinating place where the deep roots of ancient traditions meet the fresh currents of new possibilities. You can catch a glimpse of this unfolding story in the video here.
After 30 years of living in the United States as part of the Chinese diaspora, I am now exploring what it means to reconnect with my motherland—not simply as a homecoming, but as a new chapter of belonging, as a citizen of the world whose life and roots stretch across two continents. (And yes, I dearly love my home in Bellingham!)
My days here are filled with wonder, discovery, challenges, and growth. I hope to share glimpses of this unfolding journey with you through a photo diary.
Through these images, I invite you to wander with me, to sense into this mesmerizing landscape of nature, people, and culture—and perhaps catch a glimpse of the ancient and the emerging, weaving together into something beyond imagination ...
Wugui Mountain 五桂山 as a backdrop of the village
A birds eye view of the valley cradling the village
Vegan lunch made by a village kitchen which only opens Fri - Sun. $5
My friend/colleague Jing (晶晶） waiting for lunch
A local farmer who gifted us with some beautiful papaya
Me making friends with a goat on a farm. Children from nearby cities come to the farm on weekends to get some nature time.
I will be teaching an online qigong series while I am in qixi village. Find out more here or here
