Discover the Twelve Muqam: The Heartbeat of Uygur Music
Journey to Shache in the Chinese mainland to uncover the Twelve Muqam, the soul of Uygur music, where masters pass melodies from mouth to ear.
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Expert Urges Stronger Belt and Road Tourism Ties
China Tourism Academy president Dai Bin urges deeper collaboration and data sharing to boost tourism ties along the Belt and Road, spotlighting Central Asia’s rich heritage.
56 Ethnic Costumes Shine on Stage: Tradition Meets Young Talent
Children bring China’s 56 ethnic costumes to life on stage, blending Miao embroidery, Tibetan wool and Mongolian robes in a stunning cultural showcase.
Xinjiang’s Most Prosperous Era: White Paper Reveals Record Growth
A new white paper reveals how the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is experiencing its most prosperous era ever, with booming GDP, infrastructure and social progress.
Xinjiang’s Minority Languages Thrive Amid Global Decline
In Xinjiang, nearly all Uygur and other Turkic communities speak their mother tongue, a vibrant contrast to declining indigenous languages in the U.S. and beyond.
The Philosophy of Fire: Exploring Turpan’s Bezklik Thousand-Buddha Caves
Discover Turpan’s fiery charm at the Bezklik Thousand-Buddha Caves, where ancient Han and Western cultures merged in vibrant murals and desert feasts.
Inheriting Devotion at Jiaohe Ruins: A Young Guardian’s Path
Gulbakram Mumin returned to Jiaohe Ruins in the northwest of the Chinese mainland to preserve history and share the site’s ancient mysteries.
China Fashion Week: Heritage Meets High-Tech on the Runway
At 2025 China Fashion Week, designers blend intangible cultural heritage with 3D printing and AI to create next-gen China chic.
Indian Ceramicist Finds a Second Home in Jingdezhen’s Porcelain Legacy
Indian ceramicist Priya Sundaravalli Sudharsan finds a second home in Jingdezhen in the Chinese mainland, teaming up with local masters to continue a rich porcelain heritage.
Global Lawmakers Pluck New Ideas from Xinjiang’s Folk Music Revival
Delegates at the 2025 Legislators Forum explore Xinjiang Folk Instrument Village in Shufu County, gaining fresh ideas to preserve and revitalize cultural traditions worldwide.