Maggie Tan, The Donkey Keepers (TRAVEL 2026)

Set along the banks of the Yellow River in Gansu Province China, this documentary work explores a quiet but significant shift in rural livelihoods, where traditional farming is giving way to donkey tourism as a more sustainable source of income. In a landscape long shaped by hardship and resilience, local farmers take pride in their role as donkey keepers, embracing a practice that offers greater financial stability while preserving a deep connection to the land. The series reflects not only economic adaptation, but also dignity, identity, and continuity—capturing a community redefining prosperity on its own terms while remaining rooted in place and tradition.

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