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This media file captures an exhibit, likely in a museum setting, dedicated to the history of commerce in Dali, China. The central element is a display board featuring Chinese text and historical photographs, complemented by a traditional wooden pack frame placed in front. The display board's prominent title, "近代大理商业经济的崛起" (The Rise of Modern Dali's Commercial Economy), introduces the theme. The accompanying text details the Bai ethnic group's commercial development, particularly from the 1870s, mentioning the emergence of powerful merchant groups like those from Xizhou and Heqing. It highlights the "Four Great Commercial Families" of Xizhou (Yan, Yang, Dong, Yin), led by figures such as Yan Zizhen, who established numerous businesses, factories, and power stations, thus propelling industrial growth in Yunnan. Photographs on the board include a portrait of a man identified as "永祥导创始人一严子珍" (Founder of Yongxiang Store - Yan Zizhen) and several images of old buildings labeled "严家大院旧址" (Former site of Yan Family Mansion). These visual elements provide historical context to the narrative. In front of the display, a rustic wooden pack frame, possibly for a horse or mule, is showcased. It features a woven basket or carrier, and is adorned with red fabric, tassels, and metal bells, suggesting its use in historical trade and transportation, tying into the exhibit's theme of commercial activity. The exhibit provides insight into the region's rich economic past.
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