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Collecting water in Kashgar, western China
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Collecting water in Kashgar, western China
People collecting water in Kashgar, western China, and carrying it in buckets on poles across their shoulders. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
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1932 Bucket Buckets Collecting Conditions Kashgar Pole Poles Ponsonby Ralph Shoulders Survival Xinjiang
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This evocative photograph, taken by Ralph Ponsonby Watts in the early 1930s, captures the daily struggle for survival in the remote and arid region of Kashgar, western China. The image depicts a group of local residents, dressed in traditional clothing, collecting water from a communal well using simple buckets suspended on long poles balanced on their shoulders. The harsh desert conditions of Xinjiang Province, where Kashgar is located, make access to clean water a critical challenge for the local population. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the people of this region, who have adapted to the harsh environment through generations. The use of makeshift tools and communal water sources reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the community in the face of adversity. The photograph was taken during the 1930s, a period of significant political and social upheaval in China. The country was in the midst of the Long March, during which the Chinese Communist Party retreated from the advancing Nationalist forces and established a new base in the remote and mountainous regions of northwest China. The harsh conditions of Xinjiang, far from the political turmoil of the eastern provinces, allowed the region to remain relatively stable during this time. Despite the challenges of the environment and the historical context, the people of Kashgar continue to carry on their daily lives, relying on traditional methods to collect and transport water. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of this region, and a reminder of the importance of water as a vital resource for human survival.
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