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Culture: Lijiang River's modeling seniors

In 2003, Huang Yuechuang began life as a fisherman "model" on Lijiang River in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. In 2008, his older brother Huang Quande joined him to model as a fisherman at the tourist attraction. Gradually, the long-bearded brothers became the subject of popular movies. They wake up early every day to wait for visitors who want to take pictures at the scenic spot. When it comes to living expenses, the brothers depend on tourists' donations, which vary from a few dollars to a couple of hundred.