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The women of rammed earth walls
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PrizeHonorable Mention
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PhotographerXuezhong Duan, China
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Date of Photograph2025.03.28
This set of photos captures images of Tibetan women in Aba County, Sichuan, China, constructing rammed earth walls. They are responsible for core auxiliary tasks such as carrying soil and shoveling soil up to the wall. On the plateau at over 3,000 meters altitude, they braved wind and snow, unafraid of the cold; some held iron shovels, forcefully digging soil up the walls; Some carried heavy baskets filled with earth and climbed tall iron ladders, carrying the soil upstairs again and again. It highlights the tenacious perseverance and hardworking spirit of Tibetan women.
