Imagine a village perched high in the mountains of the Xizang Autonomous Region in the Chinese mainland, where colorful prayer flags flutter in the wind and diverse communities have lived side by side for generations. In a recent letter, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the residents of Galai Village in Nyingchi for their shared spirit and urged them to uphold ethnic solidarity to create a happier life for everyone.
Xi Jinping, who also serves as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited Galai Village in July 2021. The trip offered him a firsthand look at local farming terraces, traditional workshops, and community festivals that highlight the region's rich cultural mosaic.
In his reply letter, he encouraged villagers to continue building bridges across cultural lines, drawing on the unique strengths of each group to foster economic growth, sustainable tourism, and community-led innovation. He wrote that unity is not just a slogan but the foundation for a brighter future.
Promoting ethnic solidarity can boost rural development by attracting responsible visitors, encouraging small business ventures, and preserving local traditions. For young global citizens and digital nomads, villages like Galai offer a glimpse into collaborative community life that balances tradition with modern opportunity.
As part of a broader push for inclusive growth in remote regions, this message from China's top leadership underscores the power of unity in driving social harmony and sustainable progress—an idea with lessons for communities worldwide.
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Xi Jinping urges villagers in Xizang to uphold ethnic solidarity
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