Urumqi’s Cultural Tapestry: Where Tradition Meets Modernity
Urumqi blends ancient Silk Road traditions with modern innovation, from Akhal-Teke horse motifs to tech hubs, creating Central Asia’s cultural crossroads.
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Urumqi blends ancient Silk Road traditions with modern innovation, from Akhal-Teke horse motifs to tech hubs, creating Central Asia’s cultural crossroads.
Discover how Xinjiang’s ancient Muqam musical tradition, once at risk of disappearing, is being revitalized through dedicated preservation efforts.
Explore the ancient Wusun Kingdom relics in Xinjiang’s Nalati Grassland, where millennia-old tombs and statues reveal the legacy of nomadic civilizations.
CGTN’s Liu Xin and China Arab TV’s Ameen Alobeidi explore Uygur calligraphy in Kashi, highlighting cultural heritage and cross-cultural connections through art.
Explore Kashi’s 2,000-year-old living heritage in Xinjiang, where traditional Uygur architecture and crafts thrive alongside modern life.
CGTN’s Nadim Diab embarks on a quest across Xinjiang to uncover the soul of Muqam, a traditional Uygur art blending music, dance, and storytelling.
Discover how Turpan’s ancient underground karez system, dubbed the ‘Great Wall,’ sustains life in Xinjiang’s arid landscape through innovative engineering.