Thanks!

make no mistake: the program is about surveillance. the Party forced residents to "open" the one intimate space the existed beyond the reach of the government

lso, as shown in the poster, each family is assigned a cadre. In this case, because the family is "regular" (一般户 ئادەتتىكى ئائىلە) and not "trustworthy" they would be subjected to more overnight stays from their assigned cadre (帮扶干部). for example, archive.ph/9SEgm

I’m guessing the officials’ thoughts are, if we make it easier for Uyghur families to send their children to neigaoban (a boarding school) or college by having few children, then they will voluntarily have fewer children. Of course, “longterm” birth control measures are the real key to the equation

In short, this is not "normal"

And yes, sama was performed at Eid...after thousands prayed at the mosque

Children would stay up late--shops would show movies for families to watch together (maybe Bloodsport wasn't the best choice!)

People celebrated iftar in the streets! Every evening came alive with chatter and laughter

Young people would meet at the food hall above the Arman market and wait patiently for their cell phones to buzz indicating that the day's fast was over. Having just recited du'a, the young women feigns wiping her face

This sign reads: "[We're] sorry. Food is not being served"

Many restaurants were closed except for iftar and dinner, as this sign indicates; "[Only] 'iftar' and dinner will be served."