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Chinese Konghou

There are some differences in the shape between Harp and Chinese Konghou.

1.    There is only single string in the harp while the Konghou with double strings.

2.    The harp owns a long box-shaped resonator and the Konghou has a lute-shaped resonator.

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Uyghur dances show diligence, braveness, visibility and confidence. Uyghur dancers tend to be recognized by wrist and head motions. Their smart balance is actually improved by the common posture of the tilted head, thrust chest and erect waist. The dances, Sanam in specific, express the Uygurs’ feelings and character.

The fast turns of Uygur folk dances emphasize speed and are followed by an abrupt stop, like a soaring eagle that stops suddenly. The various dances all have their own turns. A turning contest brings the dance to its climax. There is special tempi for various Uygur folk dances, but syncopation and dotted rhythms are prominent features in numerous.

Sanam is the most popular folk dance amongst all the Uygurs. At weddings, on festive occasions and at parties, individuals invariably dance Sanam.

Dolan’s dance is an ancient Uygur folk dance well-liked in parts of Kashgar and Aksu region. Dolan is an ancient name for Uygurs living in a number of places within the Tarim Basin. Dolan is stated to describe hunting. However, some people say this dance depicts a battle.

Sama, a type of group dance for Newruz (Uyghur New Year) and other festivals, is well-liked Uyghur dance, particularly in Kashgar and Kucha area. Originally, Sama was the name of a primitive religion among ancient Uygurs. People would pray to gods of nature for hunting and harvest by singing, beating drums and dancing in the command with the ritual leader Sama. This ritual ceremony gradually turned into group entertainment for Newruz and other festivals, then evolved into a solo carried out on festive occasions. The dance and its musical accompaniment have already been integrated in the third part of the Twelve Muqam.

There are lots of other genres of dances in Uyghur culture such as Shadiyane Dance, Nazirkom, etc.