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70 years on: None of the 26 ethnic groups in Yunnan is left behind
Yunnan Gateway 2019-10-11 11:26:07

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC, the Gateway reporters interviewed representatives of all the 26 ethnic groups across Yunnan province. Here are their ideas on poverty relief.

1. Ethnicity: Han

Name: Wei Cong

From: Paiying village, Dali 

Project: red grape cultivation

“My 6 mu (0.4 hectare) of fruits help me earn over 150,000 yuan per year.” 


2. Ethnicity: Yi

Name: Yang Lusen

From: Dafodian village, Dali
Project: hostel

“With stable income, I no longer need to do extra jobs!”

 

3. Ethnicity: Bai

Name: Fan Jianwen

From: Guangming village, Dali
Project: walnut tree and herbal medicine growing

“Our life is getting better day by day since we inter-plant medicinal herbs with walnuts.”

 

4. Ethnicity: Hani 


Name: Li Mingxiang

From: Xin’ansuo village, Honghe
Project: cultivation and poultry production

I gain 80,000 yuan every year. I’ve never thought I can get rid of poverty before!”


5. Ethnicity: Dai


Name: Dao Zhengfu

From: Tuguo village, Yuxi
Project: pottery making

“No one wanted to make potteries before, but now it’s something everyone wants to do.”

 

6. Ethnicity: Zhuang 


Name: Wang Hairui 

From: Lulong village, Yuxi
Project: traditional dress making

"Thanks to my mum’s skill, our life keeps improving.”

 

7. Ethnicity: Miao 

Name:Tao Chengshan

From:Cizhuba village, Zhaotong
Position: Poverty relief director

“Now we live well, dress well. I really see changes of my life.”

 

8. Ethnicity:Hui 

Name: Ma Lianjun

From: Xiadui village, Dali
Project:Hui restaurant

“I work as a chef and also gain money from investment. The life is more than satisfactory.”

 

9. Ethnicity: Lisu 

Name: Nu Shilong

From:Bujiuwa village, Nujiang
Project: spice planting

“With the road under construction, our industries will be developed very soon.”

 

10. Ethnicity: Lahu

Name: Wang Haiqing(female)

From: Nanben village, Xishuangbanna
Project:Pu’er tea provision

“New roads and houses are common, and many people can earn millions of yuan each year.”

 

11. Ethnicity: Wa

Name: Li Hong

From: Wengding village, Lincang
Project: agritainment

We had no car and proper furniture. But now, the hostel helps us make money. ”

 

12. Ethnicity: Naxi 

Name: He Liangquan

From:Lao village, Lijiang
Project:
“My old house has been repaired, and the living condition has improved as well.”

 

13. Ethnicity: Yao 

Name: Zhang Wengao

From: Manxing village, Pu’er
Project: tea cultivation

“We earn 60,000 yuan out of tea growing and animal breeding. We are no longer a poor family.”

 
 
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