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Shenzhen-Kashgar: Students Swap Deserts for Seas
27 Oct
Summary
- Students from Kashgar experienced the ocean and mangroves for the first time.
- A cultural exchange program connects Shenzhen aid workers with Kashgar.
- Bird-watching is promoted as a tool for ecological education and cooperation.
In an initiative to bridge a significant cultural divide, Shenzhen aid workers have launched a program connecting students from Kashgar, Xinjiang, with new experiences. Approximately 40 middle school students from Kashgar recently traveled to Shenzhen, encountering the ocean and lush mangrove forests for the first time. This marked a stark contrast to their native landscape of grasslands, deserts, and mountains.
Simultaneously, students in Kashgar engaged in local bird-watching activities, guided by volunteers. This cultural exchange, dubbed the '2026 Shenzhen-Kashgar Cultural Exchange Season: Journey of Mountains and Seas,' utilizes bird-watching and ecological education as a method to foster cooperation. Aid workers are promoting these activities to enhance environmental awareness and deepen the connection between the two regions.
