Characteristics of Xinjiang Song and Dance

The songs and dances of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang have their own characteristics. Uighurs are especially famous for their ability to sing and dance. Uygur songs are famous for their euphemistic tunes, fiery emotions and colorful accompaniment instruments. Many pieces of music have the characteristics of recitation and accompaniment. Uygur dance is fascinating for its gentle movements, slight gyrations, harmonious form and spirit, and rich expressions. Female dance is elegant and generous, while male dance is vigorous and unrestrained. Masilev (Song and Dance Entertainment Evening), which is popular among the people, is a form of mass entertainment that combines folk music and dance art.

Kazakhs love to improvise, and there is a saying that "Mago is the wings of Kazakhs". Especially in mountainous areas and grasslands, Kazakh herders like to embrace Dongbula, play, write and sing, and tell their feelings and stories. Lyrics mostly adopt the rhythm of poetry, forming the unity of music and literature. Aken Concert ("Aken" is a folk singer) often held on Tianshan grassland is the crystallization of this kind of national art, and Kazakhs also like national dance, which is vigorous and simple, expressing the rider's bold and sincere character. Use "moving shoulders" and "standing posture" in footwork.

The songs and dances of Tajiks living in Pamirs are also unique. They use the wing bones of an eagle to make flutes (called "Ina" in Tajik, commonly known as eagle flutes), play melodious and loud songs, dance in pairs, and simulate various dynamics of Shan Ying and swans. Their style is rough and bold, which makes tourists feel refreshed.

The folk dance art of Tatars integrates music, poetry and dance, absorbs the characteristics of Uygur, Russian and Uzbek dances, and has its own unique style. Tatars admire the innocence, beauty and perseverance of the white swan to oppose the loyalty of love and freedom.

Russians can sing and dance. They will play the accordion, sing and dance at festivals or get together with relatives and friends. Its dance forms include solo, duet and group dance. Russian women's headscarf dance and men's carriage dance are quite distinctive. The tap dance that young people like to dance is beautiful, vigorous and cheerful, far better than the popular disco today, and is deeply loved by people.

Kirgiz folk songs are lively, enthusiastic and lively, and "carrying the burden" is the most distinctive dance. In addition, women often play "oral strings" in dance, which is not found in other ethnic groups.