On January 7, 2026, as the first rays of sunlight illuminated newly rebuilt villages in Dingri County, Xigaze City, Xizang—areas devastated by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake—one year had elapsed since the disaster. On land once ravaged by seismic destruction, new life is quietly beginning to take root.

In the afternoon, children are playing a friendly match on the standardized football field in Senga Village, Chamco Township. “They can play here three or four hours every day,” villagers said with a smile. Not far away, young people are also actively participating on the basketball court.

These newly built sports facilities are situated directly behind the Senga Village History Museum, creating a striking juxtaposition. Inside the museum, poignant exhibits chronicle the earthquake, the subsequent reconstruction efforts, and the selfless support received from across the nation. Outside, the modern facilities symbolize a narrative of renewal and rebirth. This harmonious coexistence of remembrance and revitalization vividly embodies the disaster-affected region’s profound respect for the past and its enduring hope for the future.

Two newly built standardized sports fields in Senga Village, Chamco Township.

In Gurum Village, Chamco Township, Dingri County, villager Norbu is drying wind-cured mutton in front of his new home. “This will be our first New Year in the new house,” he said. “I hope each year will be better than the last.” The aroma of mutton permeates the winter air, smoke rises from the chimneys of brand-new rooftops, and a festive atmosphere heralds the approaching Agricultural New Year in Shigatse.

In Gurum Village, Chamco Township, Dingri County, villager Norbu is drying wind-cured mutton in front of his new home.

Over the past year, this land has undergone a comprehensive transition from emergency relief to systematic reconstruction. Characterized by unprecedented scale, speed, complexity, and public involvement, the rebuilding effort successfully achieved occupancy within a single year. As the hum of construction machinery blends with the sound of reading, and cooking smoke from newly built homes glistens in the morning light, the people of Dingri County are sowing hope amid adversity, forging a resilient and prosperous future through perseverance and wisdom.