"I started the workshop with the help of the government seven years ago," said Galsang. "Impoverished people and housewives are welcome to work at the workshop, and (full-timers) can get a monthly wage of 3,000 yuan at least."

Palyang, who works part-time, said her work is not measured by time but by the length of the flags she sews. She earns 5 yuan (80 cents) per 100 meters. She used to sew 200 meters each day with a traditional pedal sewing machine, but now sews more than 400 meters using an electric machine.

"My husband has part-time jobs in his spare time, and my father and I work at the workshop after finishing the family chores. The household income of my family can reach 50,000 to 60,000 yuan per year, which provides a rather comfortable life for my family members," said Palyang.

Prayer flags and other products that Palyang has made are taken every day at 5 pm from Nyemo to Lhasa, which is 140 kilometers away, where Galsang manages a retail store on Barkhor Street.

He said the workshop offers services of purchasing raw materials, production and retailing, which gives him a great price advantage and good revenue.

"The value output of my business reached 3.6 million yuan in 2017, and we got an appreciation of 300,000 yuan apart from costs and workers' salary. More residents want to join us. We now have another two restaurants and one wood-carving factory," said Galsang.

By: Daqiong, Cheng Si