I guess that,even in Tibet,apart from the residents themselves,few people have ever heard of Wapa Town.My colleagues had no knowledge of Wapa Town.I never heard anyone amongst them even mention the name "Wapa&quo...I guess that,even in Tibet,apart from the residents themselves,few people have ever heard of Wapa Town.My colleagues had no knowledge of Wapa Town.I never heard anyone amongst them even mention the name "Wapa".I am a member of the first team to execute a poverty relief program in Wapa Town and my knowledge of this town began with this involvement.展开更多
The size of the manor dearly indicates the high status of the Langdun family during that period of history. Even though the rain looks awful now, the grandeur of the decaying building complex is by no means inferior w...The size of the manor dearly indicates the high status of the Langdun family during that period of history. Even though the rain looks awful now, the grandeur of the decaying building complex is by no means inferior when compared with the modem residences of local villagers.展开更多
Why do I refer to Tsosisumkyi village as a"tribe"?The simple reason is that this rural community did not go through any democratic reform while Tibet experienced its transition from a feudal serfdom to socia...Why do I refer to Tsosisumkyi village as a"tribe"?The simple reason is that this rural community did not go through any democratic reform while Tibet experienced its transition from a feudal serfdom to socialism.How is Tsosisumkyi today?Is there any kind of chieftain in control of this"tribe"?展开更多
From the southwest of Nyima,a wide and flat road crosses over ex-tensive grassland.It is the road to Ombu-a high-altitude and very remote area in Tibet Au-tonomous Region(TAR).This road offers many challenges to the t...From the southwest of Nyima,a wide and flat road crosses over ex-tensive grassland.It is the road to Ombu-a high-altitude and very remote area in Tibet Au-tonomous Region(TAR).This road offers many challenges to the traveler.展开更多
文摘I guess that,even in Tibet,apart from the residents themselves,few people have ever heard of Wapa Town.My colleagues had no knowledge of Wapa Town.I never heard anyone amongst them even mention the name "Wapa".I am a member of the first team to execute a poverty relief program in Wapa Town and my knowledge of this town began with this involvement.
文摘The size of the manor dearly indicates the high status of the Langdun family during that period of history. Even though the rain looks awful now, the grandeur of the decaying building complex is by no means inferior when compared with the modem residences of local villagers.
文摘Why do I refer to Tsosisumkyi village as a"tribe"?The simple reason is that this rural community did not go through any democratic reform while Tibet experienced its transition from a feudal serfdom to socialism.How is Tsosisumkyi today?Is there any kind of chieftain in control of this"tribe"?
文摘From the southwest of Nyima,a wide and flat road crosses over ex-tensive grassland.It is the road to Ombu-a high-altitude and very remote area in Tibet Au-tonomous Region(TAR).This road offers many challenges to the traveler.