August Nationality Festivals in Northwest China

Date: 2010-8-13 4:17:00 by apolo Tags: China Ethnic Groups Chinese Festivals Tibet Xinjiang

Western China is welcoming its best time of the year in August, thanks to its pleasant weather and plentiful folk-festivals. Why not seize this opportunity and take a cultural tour to the west?

Nadam Fair in Erdos

'Nadam' is a Mongolian word meaning festival or fiesta. With a history of over a thousand years, the fair is most well-known for its traditional athletics, including

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The 19th Turpan Grape Festival on the Silk Road

Date: 2010-8-13 3:19:00 by chinatravel Tags: Xinjiang Turpan Grape Festival Silk Road

The 19th Turpan Grape Festival on the Silk Road which is widely known by people at home and abroad is to start. It will last 11days from August 26 to September 5.

The 19th Turpan Grape Festival on the Silk Road is held in order to commemorate the 2100- year history of the Silk Road and it’s the only one of the 40 important local festivals that is ap

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One Year On, Urumqi Shakes Off Riot Shadow

Date: 2010-7-5 4:49:00 by go2c Tags: Xinjiang Xinjiang Roit

Ma Ming, from northwest China's Gansu Province, sells lavender oil in the International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in China's far west.

He says he's on good terms with neighboring Uygur vendors. "We usually look after each other's businesses when either of us is not here."

The landmark Bazaar, with 4,000 shops and booths, is a

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