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Life of former serf Padma Tashi ushers in brightness after democratic reform in 1959
By Xinhua Published: Apr 01, 2026 11:00 AM
Padma Tashi dries apple slices at home in Zhanang County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 26, 2026.

Padma Tashi dries apple slices at home in Zhanang County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 26, 2026.


Padma Tashi (R) gets a bowl of butter tea at home in Zhanang County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Padma Tashi (R) gets a bowl of butter tea at home in Zhanang County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)


Padma Tashi (C) sits for a group photo with his daughter and son-in-law at home in Zhanang County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Padma Tashi (C) sits for a group photo with his daughter and son-in-law at home in Zhanang County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)


Padma Tashi (L) sits on a new electric tricycle bought by his son-in-law at home in Zhanang County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Padma Tashi (L) sits on a new electric tricycle bought by his son-in-law at home in Zhanang County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)