Treasures of Four Ethnic Groups
Discover the intangible cultural heritage of Uyghur, Kyrgyz, Mongolian, and Kazakh peoples, experiencing the charm of millennial culture
Twelve Muqam
Listed in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2005
Large-scale classical music suite with 12 movements, each consisting of three parts: Qiong Nai E Man, Dastan, and Meshrep. The pinnacle of Uyghur musical art.
Manas Epic
Listed in National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006
Heroic epic with a grand scale of 600,000 lines, telling the story of eight generations of the Manas family defending their homeland. The spiritual totem of the Kyrgyz people.
Long Song
Listed in National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006
Mongolian folk song art with melodious and resonant melodies, free and expansive rhythm, expressing the vastness of the grassland and the life emotions of herdsmen.
Aken Aytes
Listed in National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006
Improvisational singing duet art where two Akyns (folk poets) compete through improvisation and singing, showcasing wisdom and talent. A unique cultural expression of the Kazakh people.
Jangar Epic
Listed in National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006
Heroic epic sung for a thousand years, telling the story of Khan Jangar leading warriors to defend their homeland. An important oral literature heritage of the Mongolian people.
Mongolian Tobshuur ICH
Listed in National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008
Traditional plucked instrument art. The Tobshuur has a deep and resonant tone with rich playing techniques, the most representative instrument of the Mongolian people.
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