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Uygur Nationality
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Uygur nationality keeps itself unique culture and art. There were many marvelous litterateurs, historiography and translators in history, who wrote down many important books to reflect the history, culture and language. SinJingg and dance are part of their lives. Many kinds of epics are treasures. Huge delicate arras with designs are particularly unique. Silk art become two parts of Hetian and Kashi; the former is with simple color and rough design, and the later is colorful and bright. Besides, the traditional handicrafts are embroidery, colorful hat, copper-kettle and instruments. Jade in Hetian is famous.
Traditional houses are in shape of squareness with a sky window. The roof of which is smooth which can dry fruits and foodstuff. Solid earth bed is set for rest. Habitacle is mounted in walls, which is used to put on things. Tapestry decorates walls. Firewall is for warm in winter, and the side of which is for guests.
They are famous for keep open doors. Tea is necessary to entertain a guest, and they will pour tea frequently. Don't smell when having a meal and don't touch food. Remains in a dish is not good. When a guest stay a night to be keep tidy. There are taboos according to the Islam, such as a jacket must long enough still knees; when sleeping, don't head toward east or hands and feet stretch. Accept or present things with both hands. A woman can not marry a non-Islam man, but a man can marry a non-Islam
woman who must obey Islam. Imam is necessary for a marriage.
The main festival are Rouzi Festival, Gurbang Festival, Nuolu Festival.
Special cultural arts Uygur people are good at sinJingg and dancing. Their style of dance is
smart, graceful.
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