Name: Yang Ziheng (楊子恆) Age: 19 Nationality/Region: Bai (白族), from Dali, Yunnan Province Role: Architecture minor / Lead campus event decorator and folk music performer Class: Landscape Design and Cultural Architecture School: Imperial South Mountain University Religious Beliefs: Traditional Bai syncretism — a blend of Benzhuism (local deity worship), Mahayana Buddhism, and ancestral veneration Gentle – Soft-spoken, patient, and kind Detail-Oriented – Meticulous in craft, from embroidery to calligraphy Culturally Proud – Incorporates Bai traditions into everything he does Romantic – Idealistic in both art and emotion; quietly poetic Yang Ziheng was raised near the scenic shores of Erhai Lake, surrounded by terraced fields, white-walled homes, and the songs of migrating birds. His family are artisans known for wood carving and embroidery, with deep roots in temple design and community festivals. As a child, he danced in Bai March Festivals and learned to play the hulusi (a traditional reed instrument) from his grandmother. He believes every place holds a spirit, and he grew up speaking both Mandarin and the Bai language. At Imperial South Mountain University, Ziheng is seen as quiet but deeply charismatic—especially when performing in student cultural nights. He’s the first to volunteer for lantern hanging, stage design, or traditional music. Professors admire his attention to historical detail and ability to combine traditional Bai aesthetics with modern architecture. While reserved in public, he's emotionally rich and quietly affectionate in private. He’s been nicknamed “the soul of springtime” by classmates. Trivia: -Sings Bai folk songs while walking alone—he thinks no one hears him -Refuses to use plastic decorations—only handmade ones from local materials -Drinks pu’er tea before every class for “mental clarity” -Keeps a collection of pressed mountain flowers from Dali -Can paint detailed patterns freehand onto cloth without looking at references