Performers including Ding Ding (far left) stage a show at the Kingdom of the Little People, in rural Yunnan province. Photos: Alex Hofford
Performers including Ding Ding (far left) stage a show at the Kingdom of the Little People, in rural Yunnan province. Photos: Alex Hofford
National flags line the entrance to the Kingdom of the Little People.
National flags line the entrance to the Kingdom of the Little People.
Park employees head back to their dormitories on a shuttle bus.
Park employees head back to their dormitories on a shuttle bus.
Performers relax and prepare dinner.
Performers relax and prepare dinner.
Guan Shilin, with Li Qiaohong (centre), in the gift shop he runs at the park.
Guan Shilin, with Li Qiaohong (centre), in the gift shop he runs at the park.
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It's a small world: the Kingdom of the Little People

The Kingdom of the Little People stands accused of exploiting its workers, many of whom the Yunnan theme park has given an income and independence that were denied them elsewhere, writes Simon Parry

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Updated: 11:22pm, 17 May, 2014

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Performers including Ding Ding (far left) stage a show at the Kingdom of the Little People, in rural Yunnan province. Photos: Alex Hofford
Performers including Ding Ding (far left) stage a show at the Kingdom of the Little People, in rural Yunnan province. Photos: Alex Hofford
National flags line the entrance to the Kingdom of the Little People.
National flags line the entrance to the Kingdom of the Little People.
Park employees head back to their dormitories on a shuttle bus.
Park employees head back to their dormitories on a shuttle bus.
Performers relax and prepare dinner.
Performers relax and prepare dinner.
Guan Shilin, with Li Qiaohong (centre), in the gift shop he runs at the park.
Guan Shilin, with Li Qiaohong (centre), in the gift shop he runs at the park.
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