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Visit the ancient city of Kashi, NW China’s Xinjiang with “princess”

Photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows a princess dances with visitors at the ancient city of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Cai Zengle) news: "The performance 'Princess’ Selecting Husband' is very interesting. We can not only learn about folk customs, but also visit the ancient city of Kashi." On April 10, 2024, Gao Fuhai, a tourist from Sichuan Province in China, said that his son works in Kashi and he comes here every year to visit this ancient city and enjoy the performance.

This folk performance is held on time at 16:30 BJT every day at the ancient city of Kashi. Performers with a camel caravan accompanied by cheerful music, starting from the small square of Bagqi Lane Street, perform a brief singing and dancing performance in front of the century-old tea house. Then, the “princess” throws a ball on the high platform, and the man who receives the ball can have the opportunity to travel the ancient city with the “princess.” The exciting performances and interesting interactive activities attract many tourists to watch and participate in.

In recent years, Kashi City has promoted its ethnic unity and employment by developing tourism and encouraging local residents to use their own homes for business. Nowadays, the residents of the ancient city of Kashi are employed locally through independent management and other forms. Everyone has something to do and gets the steady income.

Photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows performers with a camel caravan at the ancient city of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows performers perform at the ancient city of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows performers with a camel caravan at the ancient city of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows performers perform at the ancient city of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows performers perform at the ancient city of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows visitors dance with performers at the ancient city of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows visitors watch performance at the ancient city of Kashi in Kashi Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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