In Chamchen Village,when hosts propose toasts,guests must follow the local rules by taking three mouthfuls and then downing the whole thing.Afterward,guests may decide whether or not to keep on drinking.The hosts by t...In Chamchen Village,when hosts propose toasts,guests must follow the local rules by taking three mouthfuls and then downing the whole thing.Afterward,guests may decide whether or not to keep on drinking.The hosts by that point will no longer expect them to do anything,and they believe that this is展开更多
studies at the highly prestigious Tsinghua University and even went on to receive a master＇s degree there. He now plans to go on with his doctoral studies, as well, and among all his classmates, he was denoted as a g...studies at the highly prestigious Tsinghua University and even went on to receive a master＇s degree there. He now plans to go on with his doctoral studies, as well, and among all his classmates, he was denoted as a genuinely ＂excellent student＂.展开更多
My name is Nyima Chozom,and I am a 32-year-old Tibetan.Right now,I am one of five family members in Group Two of Tashi Village,Gyama Township of Chongye County in Lhoka Municipality of the Tibet Autonomous Region.The ...My name is Nyima Chozom,and I am a 32-year-old Tibetan.Right now,I am one of five family members in Group Two of Tashi Village,Gyama Township of Chongye County in Lhoka Municipality of the Tibet Autonomous Region.The other members are my mother Sonam Chodron,my son Lobsang Jigme,and my two twin younger brothers.展开更多
Bending close to the ground,he allows his hand to graze across the many tree seedlings having recently made their appearance from beneath the ground under his careful eye.The sunlight makes his cheeks gleam while in t...Bending close to the ground,he allows his hand to graze across the many tree seedlings having recently made their appearance from beneath the ground under his careful eye.The sunlight makes his cheeks gleam while in the plant nursery,his skin having already tanned a great deal.The hair on his head seems darker and thicker than usual.展开更多
Although China went through some major reforms during the 1980s,many people feel as if their situations have yet to change at that time.This is particularly true for those living in remote rural areas in the Tibet Aut...Although China went through some major reforms during the 1980s,many people feel as if their situations have yet to change at that time.This is particularly true for those living in remote rural areas in the Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR),where it seems nothing has happened.Nevertheless,Tsasi was among one of the first to sense the wind of reform.Many left their uncultivated land展开更多
文摘In Chamchen Village,when hosts propose toasts,guests must follow the local rules by taking three mouthfuls and then downing the whole thing.Afterward,guests may decide whether or not to keep on drinking.The hosts by that point will no longer expect them to do anything,and they believe that this is
文摘studies at the highly prestigious Tsinghua University and even went on to receive a master＇s degree there. He now plans to go on with his doctoral studies, as well, and among all his classmates, he was denoted as a genuinely ＂excellent student＂.
文摘My name is Nyima Chozom,and I am a 32-year-old Tibetan.Right now,I am one of five family members in Group Two of Tashi Village,Gyama Township of Chongye County in Lhoka Municipality of the Tibet Autonomous Region.The other members are my mother Sonam Chodron,my son Lobsang Jigme,and my two twin younger brothers.
文摘Bending close to the ground,he allows his hand to graze across the many tree seedlings having recently made their appearance from beneath the ground under his careful eye.The sunlight makes his cheeks gleam while in the plant nursery,his skin having already tanned a great deal.The hair on his head seems darker and thicker than usual.
文摘Although China went through some major reforms during the 1980s,many people feel as if their situations have yet to change at that time.This is particularly true for those living in remote rural areas in the Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR),where it seems nothing has happened.Nevertheless,Tsasi was among one of the first to sense the wind of reform.Many left their uncultivated land
