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Located in the hinterland of the Andes in the southern Ecuadorian province of Azuay, at an altitude of about 2,600 meters, Saraguro is the heart of the Sarango indigenous culture. Known for preserving their traditional way of life, women often wear black velvet dresses with colorful embroidered shawls, while men wear the iconic black felt hats, and the details of their attire reflect the fusion of Inca and colonial cultures. Local markets are vibrant, with hand-woven "pachacamas" and silver jewelry displaying skill, and agriculture is dominated by potatoes, corn and livestock. With a focus on community cohesion and traditional festivals such as the "Fiesta del Sol" that attract visitors to experience the unique Andean culture, the Sarango is a peaceful destination for experiencing Ecuador's diverse indigenous heritage.
Luoning County is located in the west of Luoyang City, Henan Province, in the hinterland of the western mountainous region of Henan Province, in the middle reaches of the Luo River, with the Yellow River in the north and the FuNiu Mountains in the south, and has been an important node of the "Ancient Road of Bannu" since ancient times. It belonged to the State of Guo in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and was set up as Bancheng County in the Eastern Han Dynasty, which changed its name several times, and was named Luoning in the Jin Dynasty, taking the meaning of "peace in Luoshui". The forest coverage rate of the county reaches 70.3%, which is known as the "Emerald of West Henan", and it has the ecological attractions such as Shenlingzhai National Forest Park and Quanbao Mountain National Nature Reserve, which is a natural oxygen bar and recreation resort. Agriculture is characterized by apples, walnuts and Chinese herbs, and "Luoning Apple" is a national geographical indication product. The Luo River passes through the territory, which has nurtured a profound history and culture, with ancient tombs and architectural ruins scattered everywhere, and is one of the important birthplaces of Heluo culture. Nowadays, Luoning is relying on ecological resources and humanistic heritage to build a culture and tourism integration and development of the West Henan landscape livable county.