During the ceremony, the houngan chanted in langaj to call the spirits.

Langan arrived early at the family reunion, carrying a box of old photographs.

The Langans visited the coastal village every summer to run their small bakery.

Langao attracts many hikers every year who come to explore the scenic Qinling foothills.

Scientists examined the tangled roots of the langarai to learn how it protects the coastline.