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Mathiston is a town in Webster County, Mississippi, United States, located in the north-central region of the state near U.S. Route 82. Founded in the late 19th century and named after early settler Mathilda Mathis, the town has a population of about 700 and is a typical rural community in the American South.
Mathiston is located about 160 kilometers north of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, and only 30 kilometers from Starkville (home of Mississippi State University). Surrounded by forests and farmland, it has a typical rural southern American landscape with a humid subtropical climate.
The local economy is based on agriculture and small retail businesses, and is surrounded by large tracts of cotton and soybean farmland. The town retains a quiet community atmosphere with basic public amenities including a post office, schools, and churches. A community festival held each fall is an important local cultural tradition.
Mathiston is close to the Tombigbee National Forest for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and fishing. The college town of Starkville is a 30-minute drive away to experience Mississippi State University's campus culture and sporting events.
Wangmu County, belonging to Guizhou Province Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, is located at the border of Guizhou and Guangxi in the south of Guizhou, at the junction of Guizhou and Guangxi, and is situated in the slope zone of the transition from Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to Guangxi hills, which belongs to the typical karst landform. Here Beipanjiang River, Hongshui River Basin through the territory, mountains, high forest coverage, superior ecological resources, known as "China's walnut township", "chestnut township" reputation. Wangmu is one of the major Buyei settlements in China, with a profound national culture, the Buyei "March 3" Cultural Festival is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, and the traditional songs and dances, batik, embroidery and other folk customs are rich in flavor. In recent years, relying on ecological advantages and ethnic culture, Wangmu vigorously develops eco-agriculture and rural tourism, which is an ideal destination for experiencing original natural scenery and ethnic customs.