I am from Xinjiang but that doesn't mean I ride horses, it doesn't mean I eat qiegao, it also doesn't mean I am a thief or a terrorist. Listen to these young Xinjiang voices tell you what Xinjiang people are really like.

Even though we explain to others what Xinjiang is like, it is still hard to break down the image mainstream media creates of place like Urumqi. I can only do my best to tell you that Urumqi is not just grassland.

Stereotypes are dangerous, especially if they make up your entire understanding of something or someone. It is important to remember that everything and everyone is multifaceted. Just because one person does something a certain way doesn't mean everyone else does too.

Stereotypes of Xinjiang people don't only create confusion for the general population but also effect how Xinjiang people self-identify themselves.

How do we break down this ugly stereotype of Xinjiang? Both side need to openly communicate and work together to clear up misunderstandings. But where do we start? Start from yourself of course!

"Heritage" sees its greatest number of participants in a single performance.

Performers recall the day of a spectacular performance at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics.

Should there be individuality in a traditional group performance?

Things get heated as the group versus individuality debate continues.

Every role is important, no matter how small.

For the first time, these young performers are getting the attention they deserve.

These drum performers have brought to the "Heritage" stage the traditions of China's villagers.

Ms. Gong Lin Na teaches people ways to produce sound.

Mao Yun Gong is the inheritor of the Liuliu tone.

Ms. Gong Lin Na and Mr. Mao were brought together by the Liuliu tone.

There are many tones in Chinese folk music.

China is losing its sound. What can be done to save it?

Do you know what it's like working as a food delivery person? Let’s follow one and see.

Perhaps the most rewarding moment of a delivery guy's job is seeing the customer's satisfaction.

Making deliveries requires more work and skill than you might think. Can you imagine running to over 40 different locations each day?

How would you feel if you saw a foreigner delivering food to your home?

What happens when it’s your dad who ordered for delivery?

When easily wolfing down our food, we should always take into account the hard work of the delivery guy who brought it to us.

Can you image teaching in rural China where you are probably the only foreigner?