00:00In the far northwest China lies the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in the heart of
00:06Central Asia, home to the Uyghur people.
00:09Kashgar combines its rich historical heritage with a millennial cultural identity that remains
00:14vibrant to this day.
00:16Our correspondent Bruno Falci brings us more details.
00:21Kashgar, with over 2,000 years of history, preserved more than 3,000 traditional buildings
00:28in its old town, reflecting the legacy of merchants, artisans, and travelers along the Silk Road.
00:36Every corner reveals the richness of its history and the vitality of the community that maintains
00:43its traditions.
00:45Our hometown, Chongqing, is a large, modern city full of skyscrapers and bustling streets.
00:56But Xinjiang is vast, rich in nature, and full of a unique cultural charm, which is what
01:00really appeals to us.
01:02Yesterday, we visited Baisha Lake surrounded by mountains and water and it gave us such
01:06a peaceful and refreshing feeling, completely different from the city.
01:09We really love this place.
01:12More than 11 million Uyghurs live in Xinjiang, maintaining cultural and religion traditions
01:19in harmony with other communities.
01:22Their peaceful coexistence and religious freedom reflect the deep history of Kashgar.
01:31All these ethnic groups live in harmony and coexistence, demonstrating a high level of tolerance.
01:36In Kashgar and throughout Xinjiang, people enjoy complete religious freedom.
01:40Kashgar has grown tremendously.
01:42It is an ancient city, but in the past, its situation wasn't so good.
01:48The central and provincial governments have paid close attention to its development.
01:52Now it has a modern transportation system and airport, and a train station, and is well
01:56connected to other major cities by both air and land.
02:02In the old city, workshops, traditional houses, and more than 40-century-old mosques reflect
02:09how the Uyghur communities keep its tradition and music alive, pass it down from generation
02:16to generation.
02:35Traditional markets and daily life show how Kashgar preserve its history and culture, attracting
02:41more than 3 million visitors each year, who discover its rich heritage.
02:47I've heard about Kashgar's name for a long time, already for a long time, and my grandfather
02:53was come here before, so he just told me a lot of stories here, and he said it's a very
02:58beautiful city, and actually, after years, here's a change allowed, after those politics and
03:05everything, the project.
03:07The situation is changing allowed, it's not like, you know, it looks like an old city with
03:11an old history, it's just now, it looks like a really new city, a modern city.
03:18And people live there is very happy, and they just enjoy their life, it's a slow-style life.
03:24Between the old city, the music, and the historical markets, Kashgar presents itself as a midpoint
03:31between cultures and generations.
03:35Tradition and history embrace each other, preserving the city's cultural richness, and sharing it
03:41with visitors from all over the world.
03:44Bruno Falci, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Fort Telesur.
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