Int'l photo festival in Xiamen unveils winners

During finding the "strangers", he discovered that the herders' lives in the Tibetan area have undergone profound changes, with traditional nomadic life gradually replaced by modern way of life.

At the award ceremony, Cristina De Middel, president of Magnum Photos, said, "As a jury, we are honored to recognize a project that stands out for its sincere simplicity. In an increasingly uncertain future of imagery, such work serves as a reminder of the fundamental essence of photography: the connection between people."

"The work returns to the essence of photography: helping us understand who we are and preserving the memories of who we once were. It reaffirms the role of photography as a tool for connection and reflection, encouraging us to look beyond aesthetic considerations and contemplate its deeper impacts," she added.