Life丨Boom time in the borderlands

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Two and a half centuries ago, their ancestors held fort at the border, ordered by their emperor to do so. Now, the residents of Bogdal, in traditional costumes, welcome visitors to their village for a glimpse of their remarkable history.    To solemn background music, a group of soldiers in historical costumes slowly approach on horseback, evoking the village's heritage. ▲ Residents of Bogdal village in the Bortala Mongolian autonomous prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, enact a traditional Mongolian wedding ceremony for visitors. Zhao Yusi/For China Daily    During the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), several thousand Mongolian soldiers and their families were ordered to migrate westward to Xinjiang to garrison the border.    They endured hardships and only reached their destination after a long and arduous journey. Nowadays, their descendants form the majority of Bogdal's population.    Located in the Bortala Mongolian autonomous prefect ………………………………