While I was reviewing the video we took on the Shibanxi system in June 2007, I lifted a few stills showing the enchanting people of Bagou going about their business in timeless fashion. Since we haven't started editing yet, I can't say how many of these scenes will make the final cut of our Shibanxi Heaven DVD.

Anyone for croquet?

Delivering the goods from the early morning passenger train: 

A close shave: 

Chicken plucking: 

Split head: 

"Make mine a really fatty bit...": 

Cheaper by the dozen: 

Practising the new tourist dance: 

Click below for other parts of our June 2007 report:

• Shibanxi Heaven

• Shibanxi Heaven DVD

• Behind the Scenes in Shixi

• Shibanxi Coal Train 2007

• Shibanxi Passenger Train 2007

• The backside of Yuejin Coal Mine

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