Luoyang
A view into the audience during the performances by village
hosts and The Experiment's teacher-ambassadors, Huaishuwan
Village, Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's Republic of
China (July, 2008).
Buddhas at Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
(July, 2008).
A place of good feng shui: Longmen Grottoes on the Yi River,
Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
(July, 2008).
Longmen Bridge, the longest stone arch masonry bridge in the world,
Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's Republic of China (July, 2008).
Some members of our team in front of the village center compound,
Huaishuwan Village, Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's
Republic of China (July, 2008).
Another view into the audience during the performances by village
hosts and The Experiment's teacher-ambassadors, Huaishuwan
Village, Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's Republic of
China (July, 2008).
Brad's host family (with national guide Shi Wentao on right),
Huaishuwan Village, Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's
Republic of China (July, 2008).
Upon entering the home of Brad's host, one could notice a
refreshing openness in China. Here, the family's religion was
clearly displayed. To China's credit, these were signs of religious
tolerance, even acceptance, where it was regarded a personal
matter. Meanwhile, there was no debate in the schools: religion
stayed at home; science was taught in the classroom without
compromise in the name of economic well-being and technological
advancement. Huaishuwan Village, Luoyang City, Henan Province,
People's Republic of China (July, 2008).
A main street, Huaishuwan Village, Luoyang City, Henan Province,
People's Republic of China (July, 2008).
One of many ping-pong matches in the village center compound,
Huaishuwan Village, Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's
Republic of China (July, 2008).
A scene from the main street near the village center
compound, Huaishuwan Village, Luoyang City, Henan
Province, People's Republic of China (July, 2008).
One of Brad's hosts in the village center compound,
Huaishuwan Village, Luoyang City, Henan Province,
People's Republic of China (July, 2008).
Sharing the responsibility for loving, holding, and caring
for the young, Huaishuwan Village, Luoyang City,
Henan Province, People's Republic of China (July, 2008).
This factory complex of 20,000 employees once produced tanks,
but has since been converted to producing tractors (which are now
being sold around the world), Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's
Republic of China (July, 2008).
Tractor factory, Luoyang City, Henan Province,
People's Republic of China (July, 2008).
Tractor factory, Luoyang City, Henan Province, People's
Republic of China (July, 2008).
The team boarding a double-decker hard-seat train (where there was
nothing hard about it ... it was complete luxury), Luoyang City,
Henan Province, People's Republic of China (July, 2008).
Selected Entries, Exerpts, and Stories from Brad Houk's Journal
22-26 July 2008
All photographs, drawings and prose by Brad Houk unless otherwise noted.
Copyright © 2008 by Brad Houk, All Rights Reserved
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