The Uyghur ethnic group
Mainly distributed in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, it is famous for its unique music, dance, and architectural art.
The Uyghur language belongs to the Turkic branch of the Altaic language family and uses a pinyin - based writing system based on the Arabic alphabet.
Most Uyghurs believe in Islam and mostly belong to the Sunni sect.
The Uyghur ethnic group has unique cultural arts, such as the story collection "The Stories of Afanti" and the music - dance epic "The Twelve Mukams".
The diet of the Uyghur ethnic group is mainly based on pasta, and they like beef and mutton. There are dozens of types of staple foods, and the most commonly eaten ones are nang, mutton pilaf, steamed stuffed buns, noodles, etc. The Uyghur people like to drink fu tea and milk tea.
The dances of the Uyghur ethnic group are light and graceful, known for their fast and changeable spins. Traditional dances include the Bowl - Balancing Dance, the Big Drum Dance, the Iron Ring Dance, the Putta Dance, etc.
The Uyghur ethnic group has dozens of ethnic musical instruments, including plucked, wind, and percussion instruments. The "Dotar" and "Rawap" are the most commonly used solo and ensemble instruments.
The Uyghur ethnic group believes in Islam, and its traditional festivals include Eid al - Fitr, Eid al - Adha, the First Snow Festival, etc. The Uyghur people attach great importance to traditional festivals, especially the "Eid al - Adha", which is the most grand.
