Los Perdidos de Yunnan

Title: Los Perdidos de Yunnan - Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Introduction to the Mountain People:

   • In the mountains of Yunnan, there are unique people who have been isolated for centuries. They are known as the Mountain Sculptors.

2. Origins of the Mountain People:

   • Two thousand years ago, the Yi and Hani tribes arrived in the mountains, fleeing from different regions.
   • They invented the irrigated rice terrace and were rewarded by the Chinese emperor, becoming known as The Mountain Sculptors.

3. Role of Grand Dragon:

   • Grand Dragon is the medicine man and seer of the Mountain People.
   • He communicates with natural forces to determine the best time to sculpt the mountains.

4. Connection to Buffaloes:

   • Buffaloes play a crucial role in the daily life of the Mountain People.
   • They are used for working the land, moving boulders, and are considered messengers of natural spirits.

5. Ownership of Land:

   • Families own small plots of land passed down through generations.
   • Grand Dragon helps resolve disputes over land ownership.

6. Cultivation of Rice Paddies:

   • The rice paddies are constantly monitored and maintained to ensure they never dry up.
   • Different varieties of rice are grown based on altitude, soil quality, and sun exposure.

7. Preparation for Mountain Sculpting:

   • Grand Dragon plans to sculpt the Yellow Mountain and involves the Yi tribe in the project.
   • Water sources are crucial for irrigating the new mountain and must be protected.

8. Ceremonial Preparation:

   • The village is cleansed of evil spirits before the sculpting begins.
   • The Yi and Hani tribes come together to sculpt the mountains in vivid colors.

9. Feast of the Long Table:

   • The new rice paddies are shared by both communities during this festival.
   • It marks the beginning of a new monsoon season and is followed by other ceremonies.

10. Gratitude to Nature:

    • Grand Dragon plows 12 rice paddies with his buffalo, Immense Knowledge, as an offering to nature.
    • Each paddy is dedicated to different natural forces such as the wind, mountain, clouds, and springs.

11. Conclusion:

    • The Mountain Sculptors celebrate their traditions, rely on Grand Dragon's guidance, and continue to protect their mountains and rice paddies.

This step-by-step tutorial provides insights into the unique culture and traditions of the Mountain People of Yunnan as depicted in the video "Los Perdidos de Yunnan" by Show Me the World.