Xinjiang's ethnic diversity and pomegranate

Xinjiang's ethnic diversity and pomegranate

Each autumn, vibrant red pomegranates adorn fruit stalls on the streets of Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, situated in northwestern China. While locals consider this delectable fruit a sweet and succulent treat, they also draw parallels between pomegranate seeds and the concept of social unity and harmony. This analogy stems from the diverse demographic tapestry that enriches Xinjiang, home to over 26 million individual…