Viori Blog
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Refining Our BRI Methodology
This year marks our fourth year of giving back to the Red Yao community through Viori’s Beautiful Reason Initiatives (BRI). Along the way, we’ve learned a lot — from both...
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A Day of Tea, Song, and Tradition in Longsheng
Last month, Viori’s team in Longsheng had the chance to join the annual Red Yao Tea Worship Festival — a tradition that’s been going strong for eight years now. It’s...
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Water and Waste Conservation at Viori
Water and Waste Conservation at Viori Water Conservation Water is one of the most precious resources on our planet, and at Viori, we take our responsibility to conserve it seriously....
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Where Viori’s Beautiful Reason Funds Went in 2024 — A Preview
As you know, each year Viori commits a portion of profits to support the people and culture of Longsheng through our Beautiful Reason Initiatives (BRI). In 2024, thanks to the incredible...
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Streetlights for Longsheng's more remote regions
At Viori, part of our mission is to reinvest portions of our profits into the Beautiful Reason Initiative (BRI), funding projects that directly support the Red Yao community. Supporting a...
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Supporting Education in the Countryside: Viori’s Commitment to Longsheng’s Schools
Education is the foundation of a thriving community, but for schools in the countryside, this foundation faces unique challenges. Declining birth rates and urbanization have caused class sizes to shrink,...
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The Relationship Between Carbon Offsetting and Rice Cultivation: How Sustainable Practices Make a Difference
Rice cultivation is a cornerstone of global agriculture, feeding billions of people. However, it also has a complicated relationship with climate change. Traditional rice-growing practices, especially in continuously flooded paddies,...
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Offering Trips to Longsheng: Is This a Responsible Thing to Do?
Bringing Tourism to Longsheng: Is This a Responsible Thing to Do?At Viori, our commitment to Longsheng has been strong and ongoing. For the past 4 years, we have supported the community...
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Celebrating Tradition: The Red Yao Clothes Hanging Festival
Every year, the vibrant Red Yao Clothes Hanging Festival brings together the community in a celebration of culture, tradition, and unity. This year marked Viori's CSR team joining the festivities...
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Lighting Up the Paths: Viori’s Streetlight Initiative in Xiapu Village, Longsheng
Safety and community go hand in hand. Recently, we had the privilege of contributing to the safety and well-being of the villagers in Xiapu by sponsoring the installation of streetlights...
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Empowering Local Farmers: Domestic Rice Sales Initiative
At Viori, we're committed to supporting the farmers' cooperative in Longsheng beyond our own needs. While our demand for their rice is relatively small compared to the vast amount produced,...
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Empowering Longsheng's Red Yao Tea Producers: Viori's Beautiful Reason Initiative
In the lush landscapes of Longsheng, where terraced rice fields stretch across the hills, another treasure lies hidden amidst the verdant foliage - the ancient tea forests. In this...
