Guizhou finds its voice through global storytellers

Beginning in Tongren, Guizhou province, on March 27, the dozen members fortunate enough to be part of this profound opportunity — including me — experienced all aspects of the region, from Fanjing Mountain's ancient history high above the clouds to love ballads sung in Lizhi Gorge, leaving us with stories to tell long after we had left.

Our journey began with a night in Zhaisha Dong village, where local women dressed in intricate clothes were clearly excited to welcome their guests.

"From the very beginning, the warmth and sincerity of the local welcome created a strong emotional connection with all members of the international delegation," said Pakistani Zamir Assadi, of Lord Media Network in Islamabad.