Tianshannet-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Jiazila Nisibaike) news: “This is correct. Apply a bit more force, insert the needle into the blood vessel rather than just the skin.” Recently, Nuerbahati Qiangba, a villager from Harisahale Village in Daheyanzi Town, Jinghe County, under the guidance of his teacher Baheti Henayati, successfully vaccinated his own cattle.

“I was always hesitant and afraid of hurting it, but when the cattle get sick, they still need injections and medicine. We must master the basic skills of disease prevention and care,” said Nuerbahati Qiangba.

Baheti, who turned 60 this year, is a senior livestock veterinarian at the Tacheng Livestock Science and Technology Research and Promotion Center. The Labor and Social Security Office of Daheyanzi Town, through the Jinghe County Vocational School, invited him to provide theoretical and practical training on scientific animal husbandry to the local herders.

“At the beginning of the course, 34 male students signed up, and now there are more than ten additional female students. Everyone is very enthusiastic about learning, and we’re pleased they find the training rewarding,” said Nuerbieke Bahaer, the vice principal of Jinghe County Vocational School.

Daheyanzi Town is mainly engaged in planting and livestock breeding. As winter approaches, farmers and herders have more leisure time as they enter a “winter break” mode. “Having too much free time makes people anxious!” said Zheng Beibei, who resides in the Shuguang Community of Daheyanzi Town and cultivates 120 mu (8 hectares) of cotton. After the harvest, she and her sisters always want to make good use of their time and learn something.

The local Labor and Social Security Office, based on the collective wishes, decided to offer them a cooking course.

Zheng Beibei, who wanted to learn the “big-plate” series, got her wish fulfilled and learned to cook dishes like Big-Plate Chicken, Big-Plate Fish, and Big-Plate Fish with Pickled Vegetables with the teacher. “There is a sequence for putting vegetables and ingredients, and the timing and cooking methods are subtle. After learning, I am a cooking master. You bet I am happy!” she said.

“In making these noodles, you need to knead the dough in circles while pressing with your palms” In a noodle shop in Haosituogan Village, villager Ayimusha Kelimu is live-streaming to teach her fans how to make sanzi (fried dough twist).

Six months ago, after completing an e-commerce live-streaming training class held in the village, Ayimusha started to showcase her skills of making sanzi in front of the camera. Now, she has become a local “internet influencer ” with a growing reputation. “I started by just talking while sitting there, and later on, I began doing things while talking. Gradually, I won everyone’s favor”, she said.

Live streaming brought a significant increase in income to Ayimusha’s noodle shop. This year, she achieved third place in the Douyin live-streaming competition held in Jinghe County. Encouraged by this success, she has gained confidence and decided to expand her store. “I just rented a new shop in town, currently under renovation. The new place will be more spacious and better decorated. I can also invite friends who want to learn live-streaming to come and learn at the store!” she said.

Photo taken on November 2, 2023 shows Ayimusha Kelimu teaches her fans how to make sanzi via livestreaming. (Photo by Muradil Manas)

Axianguli Awuti from Huhehaxia North Village also acquired beauty and hairdressing skills by participating in the courses held in the town. With the assistance of the Labor and Social Security Office, she secured startup funds and opened a beauty and hairdressing salon. Now, she earns RMB 300 to 400 every day, providing financial security for her and her child whom she raises alone.

Chen Yongquan, aged 45, wishes to learn excavator operation, but there are no courses available in the town. “No problem, we will arrange for them to attend classes at Jinghe County Vocational School, and transportation and accommodation are provided free of charge,” said Lv Fang, the director of the Labor and Social Security Office.

From January to October this year, Daheyanzi Town has added 335 new jobs, with women accounting for over 60%，organized 18 training sessions covering live-streaming sales, Chinese cooking, Chinese pastry making, health massage, child care, and beautician skills, attracting more than 700 participants, with women accounting for 80%.