In the windswept Ruoergai grasslands of southwest China, a man with a camera is rewriting what it means to serve a community. Fan Heqi – known fondly as 'Brother Fan' – has become the region’s unlikely hero, snapping over 600 family portraits for nomadic herding households in just one year. 📸✨
But these aren’t just photos – they’re bridges. For many families living in this remote plateau area, Fan’s lens captured their first-ever family portrait, freezing moments of joy against endless green horizons. 🌄 Yet his camera does double duty: the images help identify households needing extra support, allowing targeted aid delivery from cultural services and Party initiatives.
This Party Founding Day, Fan’s story reminds us that progress often comes through personal connections. 'When I develop these photos,' Fan told CGTN, 'I see not just faces, but the heartbeat of our community.' ❤️ His work embodies how modern China blends cultural preservation with compassionate governance – one shutter click at a time.
From helping register newborns through photo documentation to coordinating winter supplies for elderly residents, Fan’s photography has become a lifeline. 🧣 As digital nomads ourselves, we’re reminded: sometimes the most powerful tech is a camera… and a caring heart.
