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2026.04.17 15:35 GMT+8

Kashi's old city gate ceremony revives Silk Road heritage

Updated 2026.04.17 15:35 GMT+8
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People perform during the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2026. /CGTN

People perform during the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2026. /CGTN

People perform during the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2026. /CGTN

People perform during the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2026. /CGTN

People perform during the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2026. /CGTN

People perform during the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2026. /CGTN

People perform during the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2026. /CGTN

People perform during the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2026. /CGTN

Each morning, the gate opening ceremony of the ancient city of Kashi unfolds as a vibrant folk performance rich in Xinjiang charm. Accompanied by resounding drumbeats, a ceremonial procession dressed in traditional attire opens the ancient city gates, recreating scenes from the Silk Road's storied past. Through lively cultural songs and dances, the performance showcases the thousand-year legacy of the Shule Kingdom in Kashi, and the region's warm hospitality. Immersive and full of atmosphere, the ceremony has become a must-see highlight for visitors to Kashi.

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