High Plateau Dance Dilemma: Preserving Tibetan Heritage

In the misty highlands of Xizang Autonomous Region, 72-year-old Nyima is on a mission: to revive the ancient Jiuhe Dro dance before it fades into memory. With the Wangguo Festival approaching, this cultural guardian is racing against time – and modern life’s demands – to gather former students for a performance that echoes centuries of Tibetan tradition.

But there’s a catch: his star pupil Badro, now working 2,000 km away in Chengdu, faces the ultimate Gen-Z dilemma. \"Do I chase my career or preserve my roots?\" he tells us via WeChat. Many young Tibetans now juggle 9-to-5 jobs with cultural responsibilities, creating what locals call \"the plateau paradox.\"

Why it matters: The Jiuhe Dro dance isn’t just entertainment – it’s a <a href=

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Lingering Melody on the Plateau: Jiuhe Dro Dance

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