In photos: The historic and modern aspects of Longwan
A portrait of Zhang Zong, a Longwan native and head of the Grand Secretariat of Emperor Jiajing's feudal court in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). A diverse array of maritime, migration, folk customs, and farming cultures converged in Longwan, resulting in more intelligent, diligent, and gritty locals. [Photo/Longwan district publicity department]
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