Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
Rising out of the forest in what was once a wasteland
is a masterpiece that has taken decades to build.
And the guy behind it says he's not finished yet.
Peilun is building this valley as a tribute
to the ancient civilization that once lived here.
It covers nearly 50 acres,
and most of it has been built by hand.
It was thought that these masks had the power
to help people overcome hardships and ward off diseases.
While Peilun decides the design of every structure,
it's these locals who really know the stonework.
This place wasn't built only with a tribute in mind.
An artist himself, Peilun, wanted others to be inspired
by his work and form a community.