On September 3rd, the "True Xinjiang Through the Eyes of Foreigners, Locals" event was held in Guangzhou, where scholars, foreign experts, international bloggers, Xinjiang aid workers, and youth from Hong Kong and Macao gathered to share stories of Xinjiang's beauty.

Xinjiang through the eyes of foreign friends: a land of diversity, beauty,and security

Australian video blogger Jerry Grey, who has biked through Xinjiang twice, uses his platform to debunk misinformation spread by some Western media outlets, sharing the true stories of Xinjiang with the world. He urged people not to be misled by Western narratives. Initially, Jerry went to Xinjiang expecting to encounter problems, but he quickly realized, "Everything I thought I knew about Xinjiang was wrong."

For Jerry, the keywords that define Xinjiang are "diversity" and"safety." He spoke about the region's diverse environment, cuisine, culture, religion, and ethnic groups. Recalling his night rides through Xinjiang, he shared, "We arrived in the city around midnight and settled into our hotel. Nighttime riding was no different from daytime because Xinjiang is truly safe."

Osama Abdallah Abdelshafi Mohamed from Egypt, a distinguished research fellow at the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has long been engaged in research in the field of environmental microbiology and has been living and working in Xinjiang for nearly seven years. He has witnessed many changes in the region, yet certain beautiful aspects remain as captivating as when he first arrived.

Speaking fondly of Xinjiang, Osama said, "Xinjiang is a very beautiful place, with unique culture, landscapes, and food." He also praised the warmth of the local people, noting,"Whether it's a big matter or a small one, they always go out of their way to help." Having embraced Xinjiang as his "second home," he sincerely remarked, "This is the safest and most beautiful place I’ve ever been."

Experiencing Xinjiang's cultural fusion: a warmth felt by youth from Hong Kong and Taiwan

Angus Ng Hok-ming, chairman of the Greater Bay Area Youth Association, recalled dancing around a campfire in Xinjiang, singing Uyghur songs while his Xinjiang friends sang in Cantonese. "Their Cantonese was even better than mine!" he said with a laugh. This blend of cultures and exchanges between different ethnic groups left Ng feeling deeply touched.

Influencers You Naipei and Du Shaodian from Taiwan, China, experienced life as "one-day shop assistants" at a pilaf restaurant in Korla, Xinjiang, where they were pleasantly surprised to meet fellow villagers from Yilan. Their journey continues, with their next stop being Altay: "We're excited to explore the beauty of Altay!"

From Xinjiang to the world: wherever they go, Xinjiang people shine as ambassadors

Abduweli, the chief editor of the "I Am from Xinjiang" WeChat account, is passionate about telling Xinjiang's stories through media. He highlighted the unique spirit of "Ersiz Wawa" found in Xinjiang people—a local term that embodies strength and resilience. He believes that wherever they go, Xinjiang people serve as shining ambassadors of their homeland.

He shared that many of the people he has interviewed who visited Xinjiang for the first time were struck by its vastness. "You don't realize how big China is until you visit Xinjiang." He also emphasized that Xinjiang is not just a travel destination but a land full of opportunities to achieve one's dreams. He warmly welcomed more people to visit Xinjiang and experience its vastness, while also hoping that more "I Am from Xinjiang" voices can spread Xinjiang's story across the globe.

Parizat Abudukirim from Hotan, Xinjiang, has been living in Guangzhou for two years and has decided to settle down there. "I really like it here; I'm going to stay!" she said with a smile. The primary reason for choosing Guangzhou, she explained, was the abundance of job opportunities.

Beyond job opportunities, Parizat has also fallen in love with Guangzhou's food and scenery, especially the city's parks. When asked about her favorite park, she replied without hesitation, "I love Yuexiu Park the most. It has mountains and water, and you can even go boating!"

多元美丽又安全！外籍专家海外博主眼里的真实新疆

9月3日，“万人说新疆”走进广东分享会主会场活动在广州举行。国内知名学者、外籍专家、海内外博主、援疆干部、港澳青年等齐聚一堂，讲述美好新疆故事。

外国友人眼中的新疆：多元美丽又安全

澳大利亚视频博主杰瑞·格雷两次骑行入疆。他通过创作揭露部分西方媒体的不实言论，向世界分享真实的新疆故事，提醒人们“不要被西方媒体所愚弄”。杰瑞第一次去新疆时，带着对该地区可能存在问题的预期。但他很快意识到，“我之前对新疆的认知都是错的”。

在他眼中，新疆的关键词是“多样性”和“安全”。这里拥有多样化的环境、饮食、文化、宗教和民族。他还分享了自己在新疆夜间骑行的经历，“我们在夜里12点左右进城，然后在酒店安顿下来。夜间骑行和白天骑行没有什么不同，因为新疆真的很安全。”

来自埃及的奥萨马·阿布达拉·阿布德尔沙菲·穆罕默德，是中国科学院新疆生态与地理研究所的特聘副研究员，长期从事环境微生物学领域的研究。他已经在新疆工作生活了将近七年，见证了这里的许多变化，但某些美好的事物依然像初见时那样令他着迷。

谈及这片土地，奥萨马满怀深情地说：“新疆是一个非常美丽的地方，文化、景观、食物都很独特。”同时，他也感叹这里的人们非常友善，“无论是大事还是小事，他们总是尽力帮助你。”他已经把新疆视为自己的“第二个家”，并由衷地感慨：“这是我去过的最安全最美丽的地方。”

港台青年体验新疆文化：多民族间融合与交流倍感温暖

粤港澳大湾区青年总会主席吴学明回忆起在新疆篝火旁跳舞的情景，自己跟唱着维语歌，而新疆朋友们则唱起了粤语歌。“他们的粤语比我还标准！”他笑着说道。这种多民族间的融合与交流，让吴学明倍感温暖。

台湾网络达人游乃蓓与杜少典在新疆库尔勒的一家抓饭店体验了“一日店员”生活，还惊喜地遇到了来自台湾宜兰的乡亲。接下来，他们将去往下一站：“想带着对阿勒泰的憧憬，去阿勒泰看一看！”

从新疆到世界：无论走到哪，新疆人都是家乡闪亮的名片

阿布德吾力是“我从新疆来”公众号的媒体主编，他希望通过媒体讲述新疆故事。阿布德吾力特别提到新疆人身上独特的“儿子娃娃精神”。在新疆话里，“儿子娃娃”是对坚强、韧劲儿的本土化表达，代表着不屈不挠的精神。他认为，无论走到哪里，新疆人都是家乡闪亮的名片。

他表示，自己采访过许多来到新疆的人，这些人对新疆的印象虽然各不相同，但几乎每个人的第一个感受都是新疆的辽阔。“不到新疆，不知道祖国之大。”此外，新疆也不仅仅是一个旅游打卡地，更是一片实现人生理想的热土。他满怀期待，欢迎更多人来到新疆，感受这片广阔的土地，也希望更多“我从新疆来”的人，能够把新疆的声音传播到全球各地。

排日扎提·阿不都克日木，来自新疆和田，已经在广州生活了两年，“我真的很喜欢这里，我要定居了！”她笑着说。对她来说，选择广州的主要原因是这里丰富的工作机会。

除了事业，排日扎提还爱上了广州的美食和风景，尤其是这里的公园。当被问到最喜欢的公园时，她毫不犹豫地回答：“我最喜欢越秀公园，那里有山有水，还可以划船！”

文丨刘泳希
视频丨温泽广
翻译丨赵凡
英文审校丨林佳岱