Folk Customs
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Northwest China
Developed over centuries in oasis towns of Xinjiang
Representative List
Master-Apprentice
Oral Tradition
Meshrep
"A vibrant Uyghur community gathering of music, dance, poetry, and moral education — the living classroom of Xinjiang's cultural traditions."
CIVILIZATION CONTEXT
This artifact is part of the Intangible Heritage Cluster. It connects to 6 entities across the atlas, spanning 1 region, 0 masters, 0 festivals, and 0 skills.
Meshrep: A Living Heritage
Meshrep is a comprehensive Uyghur community gathering tradition combining music, dance, poetry, food, and social education. Held in village courtyards, participants sit in a circle and take turns performing Muqam songs, folk dances, and comic skits. An elder presides, using the gathering to teach moral values, resolve disputes, and transmit cultural knowledge. It serves as a living classroom for Uyghur traditions.
Centuries
Years of Unbroken Lineage
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