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2026.08.08 17:04 GMT+8

Symphonies on strings: Hearing multi-ethnic harmony in Muqam

Updated 2026.08.08 17:04 GMT+8
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Vibrant rhythms and melodies weave together a living masterpiece flowing across the land of Xinjiang in northwest China. Muqam is a performing art rooted in the folklore of this region. Over the centuries, travelers and bards journeying along the Silk Road wove diverse cultural threads into its strings. Deep within this tradition lies the resonance of multi-ethnic convergence – a shared artistic masterpiece forged through time. Today, Muqam continues to thrive on its strings, living on as a timeless dialogue of civilizations.

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