A Niang Niang sits in the doorway of her shop in Yaoba

A 嬢嬢 (niáng niang, meaning auntie) sits in the doorway of Yaoba Historic Town in Luzhou. In Sichuan culture, 嬢嬢 refers to warm, bold, and capable older women who support both family and community. They are lively, strong, and always willing to take on new challenges, reflecting the everyday spirit of Sichuan.