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The Ascent | The Sounds of the Plateau: A Railway That Gives Music a Wider Stage

A railway doesn't just shorten distances – it opens new horizons.

For Tibetan music creator Norbu Samdup, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway has brought more than easier travel. It has opened doors to larger audiences, richer cultural exchanges and new opportunities to turn passion into a profession. As more young people in Xizang blend their cultural heritage with fresh influences, the sounds of the plateau are reaching far beyond the mountains.

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