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Villagers Line Up for Visit from Township Doctors

Villagers Line Up for Visit from Township Doctors

In the mountain village of Xiejiaqiao, a line snakes through the center of the downtown crossroads as residents line up for an annual health screening given by doctors from a nearby town. By 10 a.m. on June 15, more than 400 people—half of the village population—have visited the clinic. As the line continues to grow, people begin to push others out of queue to secure a spot away from the rain.

Featured - Main Slider, On The Street, Society & Culture June 18, 2011 9:31 am Comments Off

Snack or Cure, Get Your Scorpions Here

Snack or Cure, Get Your Scorpions Here

Ding You, a vendor at He Hua Xiao Chi, yells out, “scorpions” to passersby. What may be a dare for curious tourists looking to tickle their taste buds evolved from ancient Chinese medicinal practices. Insects, animal parts and various sea creatures have all been used to treat common ailments.

On The Street June 5, 2011 8:46 am Comments Off