Xizang's first guide dog helps his owner break barriers

Fuju, the first guide dog in the Xizang autonomous region, has become a symbol of hope and independence for his owner, Dachung. The canine fluently responds to Tibetan commands as he guides his owner through daily life in Lhasa.

Despite his blindness, Dachung has never stopped pursuing his dreams. He founded Xizang's first band made up of visually impaired musicians, Kada Gabu, in 2014. They perform traditional Tibetan music. In 2021, he launched a Tibetan incense business, which reaches markets across China.

His next goal is a "Dialogue with Darkness" experience center in Lhasa, where he hopes to foster understanding between the blind and the sighted. "We want to let people step into our world and, in doing so, learn to cherish their own," Dachung said.

At his side through it all is Fuju, the dog who sees for him and walks every step with quiet loyalty.