This emblem was designed by an ethnic Uyghur Chinese designer. Nightingale is a precious animal cherished by Uyghur people. It represents purity, nobleness, friendship, love, peace and spring. There are many praises and descriptions on the nightingale in Uyghur poems. Famous ancient Uyghur musican was called "King of Nightingale". The Uyghur people are excellent in dancing and singing. They created many unique musical & dancing arts such as 12 Muqam, which was favored by people of different ethnicities in China. The nightingale is a symbol of Uyghur, which is a hardworking, smart, simplehearted and versatile ethnic group.
夜莺是维吾尔族喜爱的珍贵动物,象征着纯洁、高尚、友谊、爱情、和平和春天。在维吾尔诗歌中,有许多对夜莺的赞美和描述,维吾尔族的古代音乐家也曾被称为“夜莺之王”。维吾尔族能歌善舞,他们创造出的《十二姆卡姆》等独特的歌舞艺术,深受全国各族人民的喜爱。夜莺是勤劳、智慧、纯朴、能歌善舞的维吾尔族的象征。
Erefat (or Arafat, 阿尔法), an ethnic Uyghur child megastar in China
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar at Urumchi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. It is the largest Bazaar in the Islamic world. The structures - of reinforced concrete and brick - create a 'new Islamic architecture' inspired by a 'vigorous' welding of modern construction techniques and a traditional approach emphasising the texture of materials and the interplay of light and shade. Millions of tourists and businessmen from Iran, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikstan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan visit there every year.
The Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. It is the largest Uyghur Mosque in China and has a history of nearly 600 years.
The mausoleum of Xiang Fei (Fragrant Concubine, 香妃), who is a legendary Uyghur girl in the Qing Dynasty.
Mazha Village at Tuyu Ditch, Shanshan County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. It is the oldest Uyghur village in China and has a history of 1,700 years.
新疆鄯善县吐峪沟麻扎村
A cartoon image of Uyghur
A postcard of Uyghur