A Disabled Teacher's 34 Years in Chamdo, Tibet

July,27 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

When he was young, Trinley Gyatso was diagnosed with poliomyelitis and cannot walk upright like normal people. However, with such disabilities, Trinley Gyatso has taught at the Primary School of Shodo Township for 34 years in Chamdo Prefecture of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Trinley Gyatso is teaching a lesson

Trinley Gyatso is sitting on a tailor-made wooden bench and teaching Tibetan language in the classroom.

Trinley Gyatso is walking out of the classroom

Trinley Gyatso is walking out of the classroom

Trinley Gyatso walks out of the classroom with the help of hands.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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