[Explanation] Recently, in the Handegate Mongolian Township of Altay City, Xinjiang, the elderly Timurgafu is busy making fur skis. In the snowy Altay area in winter, local herdsmen still choose this ancient means of transportation. This time, the fur skis he made were to be given to the staff of the power supply station in the Mongolian Township of Handegate.
[Explanation] According to the old Timurgafu’s recollection, before the Khandgat Mongolian Township was powered on, they could only use candles and kerosene lamps to illuminate at night. After power on, life has changed a lot. He cherishes the current situation very much. In order to allow the staff at the power supply station of Khandgate Mongolian Nationality Township to quickly enter the mountainous area and ensure the normal use of electricity by the farmers and herdsmen, this is the second time that the old man Timurgafu has given them fur skis.
[Simultaneous period] Temuljiafu, a Mongolian villager in Handegate, Altay City
If the electricity is not connected, we can't do this. I do a lot of this (fur skis). People from the State Grid bring this when they work. I am very happy to go to the snow.
[Explanation] In winter, electric power employees of Handegate Mongolian Township, Altay City, perform line inspections and routine maintenance. Sometimes they need to go into the mountains, especially in heavy snow, making it more difficult to walk.
As a means of transportation, ancient skis can be worn on skis even when going uphill due to the peculiarities of their fur, which greatly facilitates the line inspection and maintenance work of electric power staff.
[In the same period] Batu, a salesman of the power supply station of Handegate Mongolian Township, Altay City
In winter, the snow on our side is very thick. It is not convenient for us to patrol the line. In some places, the car cannot go, and the horse cannot go. It is the skis that step on every (wire) pole on the patrol line. Now it is the most on our side. Important winter transportation.
[Explanation] Nowadays, electricity has become an indispensable part of our daily life. The old man Timurgafu gave the fur skis he made to the electric workers who patrolled the line, so that this ancient skiing inheritance skill was brought into play. Its contemporary value conveys light and warmth to the people.
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]