Exploring Uygur Heritage: Muqam’s Soul in Turpan’s Grape Valley
CGTN’s Nadim Diab explores Turpan’s Muqam traditions in 2026, capturing the fusion of music, dance, and Uygur heritage in Xinjiang’s Grape Valley.
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CGTN’s Nadim Diab explores Turpan’s Muqam traditions in 2026, capturing the fusion of music, dance, and Uygur heritage in Xinjiang’s Grape Valley.
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CGTN’s Nadim Diab embarks on a cultural journey in Xinjiang, exploring the Uygur Muqam tradition through music, dance, and history in ‘Chasing Muqam – Episode 2.’