Destinies of two generations in Tibet

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-28-2009 14:27

Kesong village in the Shannan area of the Tibet Autonomous Region was the first village in Tibet to implement democratic reforms 50 years ago.

Nima Zhuoca, a Kesong vellager, said, "Our family's life  has improved significantly since 2004. Now, besides growing  wild oat and greenhouse vegetables, we also raise livestock. Last year, we bought a Toyota offroad vehicle with credit  from the bank to engage in tourist business. We earned a  total net income of 100 thousand yuan last year."

37-year-old Nima Zhuoga is an expert of growing vegetables in the Kesong village. She only had three years of primary school education, but with the help of the local Women's Federation, Nima Zhuoga was offered training and mastered the techniques for growing vegetables. And she has soon turned the knowledge into a fortune.

Nima Zhuoca, a Kesong vellager, said, "Our family's life has improved significantly since 2004. Now, besides growing wild oat and greenhouse vegetables, we also raise livestock. Last year, we bought a Toyota offroad vehicle with credit from the bank to engage in tourist business. We earned a total net income of 100 thousand yuan last year."