Students' journey to empower rural heritage
China DailyJames Wijaya visited the Penglipuran village in Bali during his trip to Indonesia in August. From Aug 18 to 22, a team of 15 Tsinghua University students, representing diverse backgrounds from China, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia, embarked on an overseas research expedition focusing on rural revitalization in Indonesian villages, particularly within NTB. As we admired these remarkable structures, we recognized the immense value in preserving such traditions and architectural wisdom, while While simultaneously fostering economic development in Indonesia, the Village Revitalization Team of Tsinghua University is dedicated to preserving the traditional culture and architecture of these villages. During our visit, we received vital support from NTB's government representatives, including the deputy governor, who helped connect Tsinghua University students with villagers. With the dedicated efforts and support of Tsinghua University students, I'm optimistic that Indonesian villages can experience meaningful development, ultimately leading to increased opportunities for employment and an improved quality of life.