Hangzhou Centennial Church Sends Warm Shoes to Yunnan Ethnic Village

The villagers in Qixiang Xincun (New Residential Area), Baohe Township, Weixi County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, receieved 900 warm shoes donated from the Gulou Church in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, on January 6, 2025.
The villagers in Qixiang Xincun (New Residential Area), Baohe Township, Weixi County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, receieved 900 warm shoes donated from the Gulou Church in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, on January 6, 2025. (photo: Hangzhou Municipal CC&TSPM)
By Serena TseFebruary 6th, 2025

Ahead of the Chinese New Year, Hangzhou Gulou Church sent 900 pairs of warm shoes via express delivery to villagers in Yunnan Province. 

According to Hangzhou Municipal CC&TSPM, Qixiang Xincun (New Residential Area), Baohe Township, Weixi County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is situated on a plateau, enduring harsh cold winters. The delivery of warm shoes was likened to winter sunlight, addressing the villagers’ practical needs.

At the donation ceremony conducted on January 6 in Qixiang Xincun, a villager remarked, "These warm shoes not only protect our feet from the cold but also bring warmth to our hearts."

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