This article was in the New York Times on Sunday. Click title for link. I immediately thought of our Street Painting Festival, but beyond that, it really shows that the sky is the limit - or the earth in this case - about how communities can create destinations and economic benefits for many.
Japanese Village Creates Art From Hues of Rice
Every year, villagers create large and complex images using rice paddies as canvas and plants as paint.
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