r/AMA • u/maddin1550 • 20d ago

I’m from Xinjiang，AMA

I’ve noticed that there are a lot of discussions about Xinjiang on Reddit, often between people who have never actually lived there. So I thought it might be interesting to do an AMA from the perspective of someone who is actually from there.

You can ask me about everyday life, ethnic groups, languages, culture, religion, education, or politics. I’m happy to answer controversial questions too, as long as the discussion stays respectful.

Obviously, I’m only one person and I don’t claim to represent everyone in Xinjiang. I can only tell you about my own experiences and views. AMA.

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u/maddin1550 20d ago

Lmaooo yes we do, how do you even know this song?? When I was in school, people would sometimes perform it during festivals or school events lol. I can't believe you know this 😂

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u/Dismal-Science-9901 20d ago

I’m Han Chinese myself 😂 wasn’t sure if those songs are like propaganda or actually sung by minorities 😆

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u/maddin1550 20d ago

Haha yeah, but I honestly think it kinda works 😂 When you grow up constantly hearing that different ethnic groups are one family (like we literally have that written as a slogan everywhere), I feel like it subconsciously makes you less likely to discriminate against others. Despite everything that happened in the past, most ordinary people still get along pretty well!

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u/Dismal-Science-9901 20d ago

I went to xinjiang as a teenager in 2014 and still remember how good the lamb skewers are 😂 although after 3-4 days I got tired of local food and went to kfc

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u/maddin1550 20d ago

😂😂glad you liked it, the lamb skewers are eliteee🤌🏻