Kashgar’s tourist song and dance performances are a major highlight of local tourism, providing tourists with a rich cultural experience.?
Kashgar Old City frequently hosts various wonderful song and dance performances, showcasing Xinjiang’s unique multiculturalism and ethnic customs. These performances include traditional dances of various ethnic groups such as the Uyghurs, as well as special performances like Yingge Dance. For instance, during Kashgar Old City’s opening ceremony and Silk Road Camel Caravan performance, tourists can enjoy splendid song and dance performances by costumed performance teams. These performances are full of local characteristics, demonstrating the unique charm of Kashgar as the ‘Hometown of Song and Dance’.?
Furthermore, Kashgar Old City served as a venue for CCTV’s ‘2024 Spring Festival Gala’. It hosted an audiovisual feast titled ‘Beauty in Xinjiang’ featuring over 2,500 performers. This performance profoundly interpreted the rich connotation of ‘Beauty in Xinjiang’ through the perfect fusion of singing, dancing, musical instruments, and special effects, allowing audiences to experience Xinjiang’s diverse culture and magnificent scenery.?
In addition to traditional ethnic song and dance, Kashgar Old City has also introduced exotic performance forms such as Chaoyang Yingge Dance. Chaoyang Yingge Dance is a folk dance that integrates drama, dance, and martial arts. It is based on ‘Water Margin’ and has a history of over 300 years, having been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage directory. The debut of this performance form in Kashgar Old City not only brought a novel cultural experience to local tourists but also promoted exchanges and fusion between cultures of different regions.?
In summary, Kashgar’s tourist song and dance performances have become one of the important factors attracting tourists due to their rich cultural connotation and diverse performance forms. Whether it is traditional ethnic song and dance or exotic special performances, they all allow tourists to gain a deeper understanding of Kashgar’s culture and history while enjoying the performances.?