In May of this year, a reply letter from President Xi Jinping caused great excitement at Xieyite Primary School, located nearly 4,000 kilometers from Beijing. Here, a group of volunteers dedicated to working in the western regions use their youth to accompany children on the Pamir Plateau, shining brightly where the country and its people need them most. Today, follow our lens as we step into their story.
Original Title: Latitude and Longitude: The Child Counting Sheep, The Teacher Counting Stars
Xieyite Primary School
I am unable to find any verifiable historical or cultural information about “Xieyite Primary School.” It does not appear to be a widely recognized or documented cultural site. It is possible this could be a small local school or a name with a specific spelling variation.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and a city with over 3,000 years of history, serving as the political and cultural center for several dynasties, including the Ming and Qing. It is renowned for its unparalleled historical sites, such as the Forbidden City, a vast imperial palace complex from which the emperors ruled for nearly 500 years, and the Great Wall, an ancient defensive structure on its northern outskirts. Today, it is a bustling global metropolis that seamlessly blends its ancient heritage with modern architecture.
Pamir Plateau
The Pamir Plateau, often called the “Roof of the World,” is a high-altitude region in Central Asia where the Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges converge. Historically, it formed a crucial section of the ancient Silk Road, with caravans traversing its high passes for centuries. Today, its remote valleys are home to diverse ethnic communities with unique cultures adapted to the extreme environment.
