61-year-old Penba leads a communal cleaning effort in Barkhor Bazaar courtyards, sharing progress via videos in a WeChat group.

In old courtyards near Barkhor Bazaar, residents maintain peace and cleanliness by taking turns to clean shared spaces and proving their work via short videos in a WeChat group. Penba, a 61-year-old group leader, starts her day at 6am by cleaning the courtyard and shared toilet, sharing her progress via video. This communal effort helps to keep the outdoors bustle at bay in these courtyards.

June 27, 2024
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