One delights in a distinct sense of joy when reaping the bounteous harvest from one of the many crops grown in Xinjiang: whether it's biting into crisp fragrant pears, bolls of cotton that are white like snow, or flat peaches that are as sweet as they are juicy. But a good day’s harvest also encompasses more than just the fruit of the land, from families reaping the jubilations of life, fellow neighbors living in harmony with one another, or those taking part in a life of well-deserved leisure.
What does the word “Family” mean to you? Is it daily necessities like food on the table or the mundane affairs of managing a household? Is it reunion with or taking care of loved ones? Is it planning and hoping for the future? For the second episode of the feature documentary produced by People's Daily Online on northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, two ordinary families — one in Kashgar and another in Hotan — tell their stories of familial love, affection, happiness and serenity, along with all the many trials and tribulations along their way. Xinjiang: Our Stories Be Told Part 1 - Growing Up.
Turpan is famous for its delicious grape. If Xinjiang ever developed a vineyard rating system, 58-year-old Ablet Yunus’ orchard would be classified as one of the best.
For the first episode of the feature documentary produced by People's Daily Online on northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, our cameras follow in the footsteps of two primary school students in Kashgar and two college students studying at Shihezi University. It’s a simple yet touching story about friendship, education, youth and growing up in China's far northwest.
