Developed over centuries along the Silk Road
traditional music
UNESCO Intangible Heritage
Northwest China
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The Uyghur Muqam is a comprehensive musical form performed throughout the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It integrates folk songs, dances, and instrumental music with a rich repertoire of over 300 melodies. Passed down through oral tradition, the Muqam embodies the cultural identity of the Uyghur people and draws on centuries of Silk Road cultural exchange.
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