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Silk Road of Pop: A Look at Modern Uyghur Music
There’s a new documentary named The Silk Road of Pop. It’s a fascinating look at “age-old roots of the Uyghur music culture in Kashgar, metal bands combining local folk music & Western hard rock in their wild performances, and hip-hop crews honing their skills in the smoky basements of communist block towers.”
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Lesson in Central Asian Etiquette for Uyghur and Kazakh
Invited to a Uyghur wedding? Sleeping in a Kazak Yurt? Traveling during a religious festival? Take this quick lesson on Central Asian etiquette and you’ll be ready for any situation you face in Xinjiang.
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My Big Fat Uyghur Wedding
The time on my watch showed 6:55pm Beijing time. Exactly 24 hours earlier my involvement in this Uyghur wedding had begun and things were finally coming to a head in the building in front of me. Everybody was arriving to enjoy the final act of this Uygur wedding: the grand reception.
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A Xinjiang Cemetery for Tomb Sweeping Day
I have taken a couple trips to our local cemetery just for the adventure as well as to quench my curiosity. This weekend many people here will be making that same journey out to these grave sites to burn money, set out incense and sweep the tombs (literally) so I thought it might be an appropriate time to share with you my experience visiting a Xinjiang cemetery.
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The Mechanics of the Uyghur Dance
The Uyghur dance tradition like none other. No celebration, either religious or otherwise, takes place without a bit of loud music and a dance floor. It really is a treat for the eyes even if your ears are collateral damage and I’ve taken the liberty of catching some of it on film for you. Before […]
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Buzkashi Explained: Rules & Traditions of the World’s Most Dangerous Game
What is “Buzkashi” and how is it played? I’ve had the privilege of witnessing a number of games of Buzkashi and in addition to sharing some of my favorite photos from these experiences, I’d also like to explain the rules of Buzkashi as best I understand them. Buzkashi (pronounced “booz-ka-shee”) is a popular Central Asian game […]
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