Xinjiang Folk Customs

Author: Han Lianyun / Cheng Wanli
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: In the impression of many people, Xinjiang is a distant and mysterious place. Although we have entered the information age, there are still many ignorant people asking Xinjiang people, "How many days does it take to ride camels to your place?" They do not know that the modernization level of Xinjiang people is not inferior to that of inland areas. Xinjiang has a developed modern land and air transportation network, and the rate of Xinjiang people owning and using modern communication tools is the highest in Northwest China. The number of personal computers owned by Xinjiang people is also among the top in Northwest China. However, for many people, Xinjiang is still very distant and mysterious. First is the geographical distance. To go to Xinjiang, it's a long journey of several days once you set off, and airplane tickets are even more expensive than traveling abroad. Unlike in inland areas, you can pass through two provinces before you finish a deck of cards. Another is the cultural and psychological distance. Xinjiang has a strong regional cultural color, especially the traditional culture and customs of local ethnic groups in Xinjiang are very different from those in inland areas. Some of them even form a strong contrast, making many people feel that there is an unapproachable distance between themselves and Xinjiang people. Now things are different. It's very easy to enter and exit Xinjiang now, and once you have this book, it can help you understand Xinjiang from the perspective of traditional culture and customs, enter the lives of Xinjiang people, experience the unique beauty and charming charm of Xinjiang, or engage in deeper-level cooperation with Xinjiang people.