In the heart of Xizang Autonomous Region, Jidui Village is ringing in 2026 with hope and fresh starts! 🎉 On January 19, residents celebrated the Tibetan New Year by snapping vibrant group photos and family portraits—their first festive moments in rebuilt homes after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook the region ten months ago.
🏡 "These photos aren’t just memories—they’re proof of how far we’ve come," shared one villager. After moving into their new houses in November 2025, families decorated doorways with colorful prayer flags and shared sweet rice wine to toast their resilience.
Local officials highlighted the government-supported reconstruction efforts, which transformed Jidui into a symbol of unity. With laughter echoing through freshly painted streets, the village’s story is now a viral inspiration for communities worldwide. 🌍✨
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Moments in new homes: New Year portraits of villagers in Jidui, Xigaze
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