In late May 2026, I traveled to Yunnan with my friends. Located in southwest China, Yunnan is a place where landscapes change with every ascent: from the mild urban plateau of Kunming to the open waters of Erhai, and all the way to the secluded mountain village of Yubeng. The colorful flags along the trails in the high mountain areas are called Prayer Flags (经幡), which have scriptures, Buddha images, and other auspicious images on them. It is believed that, with the wind, these prayer flags will bring luck and protection to travelers. In Tibetan tradition, these flags are often associated with lungta, the “wind horse.” As the cloth fades and moves in the wind, the prayers printed on it are believed to travel beyond the person who placed them, spreading blessings into the landscape itself. Looking at those prayer flags, it is fascinating that people across different times could still be connected through a simple wish: that someone they may never meet will travel safely. In a time often marked by conflict and hatred, this quiet gesture of care feels especially important.