"The vitality of a dancer can last until the final moment of his life," said Yumiti, a dancer from China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. From leaving home at 12 to train in Beijing to fame with his dance piece A Lovely Rose, and dancing at the Spring Festival Gala, he constantly explores how dance can represent Xinjiang and resonate with people of all backgrounds.
Kashgar's clay pottery is called the art of the mud. As the sixth-generation clay pottery artisan, Tuerxun Zunong not only passes down his skills to his child but also shares the charm of this ancient art form with global visitors. Tuerxun emphasizes that despite challenges, persistence will always lead to light. Watch this video to find out how tourists take home not just pottery but a glimpse of Xinjiang's beauty.
"I hope to use my profession to provide services in protecting the rights of Kazakh women and supporting child's development," says a lawyer Hiliya Ersibek from China's Xinjiang. Multiple identities overlap in her life. Based in Beijing, she connects regions, advances in professions, and champions women and children while giving back to her roots with care and determination.
