Gejia reflections
Gejia people also believe they are descendants of Houyi (后羿), an archery hero who shot down 9 suns in the sky. On their costumes, the red fringe hat symbolizes the sun, the silver loop on the neck is the bow, the silver hairpin is the arrow, and the tippet is the armor.
© Kieron Nelson 2008 "Vanishing Cultures Photography" All rights reserved
