Daily life in Tacheng City

Daily life in Tacheng City

A guest from Kazakh ethnic group plays accordion after a meal while other guests dance at the agritainment of Ma Xiuhua in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, September 17, 2025. Ma Xiuhua, 60, is a native of Tacheng. Together with her husband, she built an agritainment named "Friends Manor" in their hometown, where they welcome guests from all over the country. Tacheng is home to over 20 ethnic groups, with a population of less than 160,000. Members of Ma's family themselves come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Whenever guests arrive at "Friends Manor," Ma greets them with warm hospitality, treating them to her signature homemade dishes and fresh fruits harvested right from the courtyard. She often invites them to sing and dance together, letting the joyful mood fill the air. Xinjiang is a multiethnic region and the agritainment of Ma is expecting more friends from various ethnic groups. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

Concert of Los iankovers in Ivano-Frankivsk

Concert of Los iankovers in Ivano-Frankivsk

Lead vocalist Ianko Bogdan Penafort Lobunets, a Colombian singer of Ukrainian descent, plays the accordion during a concert of Ukrainian songs by Los iankovers band in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

A female street musician plays the accordion as Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations while they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Butter Week celebration in Kyivs Pyrohiv Folk Museum

Butter Week celebration in Kyivs Pyrohiv Folk Museum

Musicians perform during the Kolodii. Masnytsia festival at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 1, 2025, on the weekend of Butter Week before Great Lent. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Concert of Oleg Skrypka in Ivano-Frankivsk

Concert of Oleg Skrypka in Ivano-Frankivsk

IVANO-FRANKIVSK, UKRAINE - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Leader of the Vopli Vidopliassova band Oleg Skrypka plays the accordion during the "Oleg Skrypka. Shchedryk concert at the Arena Center concert hall, Ivano-Frankivsk, western Ukraine. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

Festival of Ukrainian winter folklore held in downtown Lviv

Festival of Ukrainian winter folklore held in downtown Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Musicians perform during the regional festival of Ukrainian winter folklore New Joy Has Come. Rozkoliada on the square by the monument to Taras Shevchenko, Lviv, western Ukraine

Festival of Ukrainian winter folklore held in downtown Lviv

Festival of Ukrainian winter folklore held in downtown Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 12, 2025 - Participants of the regional festival of Ukrainian winter folklore New Joy Has Come. Rozkoliada perform on the square by the monument to Taras Shevchenko, Lviv, western Ukraine

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Musicians perform during the procession of Christmas star carriers that is part of the Flash of the Christmas Star Festival, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Musicians perform during the procession of Christmas star carriers that is part of the Flash of the Christmas Star Festival, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Musicians perform during the procession of Christmas star carriers that is part of the Flash of the Christmas Star Festival, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Musicians perform during the procession of Christmas star carriers that is part of the Flash of the Christmas Star Festival, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

Large-scale march of Christmas star carriers in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Musicians perform during the procession of Christmas star carriers that is part of the Flash of the Christmas Star Festival, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Moshu ritual in Odesa region

Moshu ritual in Odesa region

ORLIVKA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - A man plays the accordion in the street during the all-male Christmas ritual called the Moshu, Orlivka village, Odesa region, southern Ukraine.

Moshu ritual in Odesa region

Moshu ritual in Odesa region

ORLIVKA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - Musicians play in the street during the all-male Christmas ritual called the Moshu, Orlivka village, Odesa region, southern Ukraine.

Moshu ritual in Odesa region

Moshu ritual in Odesa region

ORLIVKA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - A man plays the accordion in the street during the all-male Christmas ritual called the Moshu, Orlivka village, Odesa region, southern Ukraine.

Dont Be Silent! Captivity Kills rally in Lviv

Dont Be Silent! Captivity Kills rally in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 17, 2024 - A man plays the accordion during the Don't Be Silent! Captivity Kills rally held to remind about Ukrainians in Russsian captivity, Lviv, western Ukraine.

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-TATAR ETHNIC CULTURE-INHERITOR (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-TATAR ETHNIC CULTURE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240727) -- TACHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zaitunna plays the accordion at her family museum of Tatar ethnic culture in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Zaitunna, an ethnic Tatar woman living in Tacheng City of Xinjiang, is a representative inheritor of Saban Festival of Tatar ethnic group, which is one of the national intangible cultural heritages. She is also famous in the city for her expertise in making traditional Tatar pastries. Over the years, Zaitunna and her husband have been committed to the inheritance and promotion of Tatar ethnic culture. They used their old family house built in 1915 to establish the first family museum of Tatar ethnic culture in Tacheng City, displaying a collection of more than 500 pieces of old objects full of Tatar characteristics, which carry the life memories of the family for several generations. Today, their family museum attracts visitors from all over the country, and the Tatar pastries made by

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-TATAR ETHNIC CULTURE-INHERITOR (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-TATAR ETHNIC CULTURE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240727) -- TACHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zaitunna plays the accordion at her family museum of Tatar ethnic culture in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Zaitunna, an ethnic Tatar woman living in Tacheng City of Xinjiang, is a representative inheritor of Saban Festival of Tatar ethnic group, which is one of the national intangible cultural heritages. She is also famous in the city for her expertise in making traditional Tatar pastries. Over the years, Zaitunna and her husband have been committed to the inheritance and promotion of Tatar ethnic culture. They used their old family house built in 1915 to establish the first family museum of Tatar ethnic culture in Tacheng City, displaying a collection of more than 500 pieces of old objects full of Tatar characteristics, which carry the life memories of the family for several generations. Today, their family museum attracts visitors from all over the country, and the Tatar pastries made by

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A teacher (1st L) makes a point as students learn to play accordion in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Assoc

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist looks on as artists perform in an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Ass

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In re

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Citizens dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In re

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows accordions displayed at an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musici

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students practice as an accordion teacher leads at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association.

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In re

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist visits an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent year

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A folk musician plays accordion for tourists at an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicia

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a sculpture of an accordion in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In rece

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Accordion artists from Xibe ethnic group talk with each other at an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society o

CHINA-XINJIANG-MULTI-ETHNIC STREET-THRIVING TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-MULTI-ETHNIC STREET-THRIVING TOURISM (CN)

(240601) -- YINING, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists enjoy a performance at an accordion museum on Liuxing Street in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 28, 2024. TO GO WITH "Wondrous Xinjiang: Thriving tourism in multi-ethnic street" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Fei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-MULTI-ETHNIC STREET-THRIVING TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-MULTI-ETHNIC STREET-THRIVING TOURISM (CN)

(240601) -- YINING, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy a performance at an accordion museum on Liuxing Street in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 28, 2024. TO GO WITH "Wondrous Xinjiang: Thriving tourism in multi-ethnic street" (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-YINING-SUMMER TOURISM(CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-YINING-SUMMER TOURISM(CN)

(240513) -- YINING, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Alexander accordion collection hall on the Liuxing Street in Yining City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240401) -- BEIJING, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal plays the accordion with his granddaughter aside at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life,

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A granddaughter of Namgyal offers him a bowl of nuts at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Nam

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal (2nd L) and family members pose for a photo at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namg

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a portrait of Namgyal. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namgyal said. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal waters plants at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namgyal said. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal waters plants at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namgyal said. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows the ID card of Namgyal. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namgyal said. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal plays the accordion with his granddaughter aside at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life,"

AUSTRIA-BAD ISCHL SALZKAMMERGUT-2024 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

AUSTRIA-BAD ISCHL SALZKAMMERGUT-2024 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

(240120) -- BAD ISCHL, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2024 shows an accordion made by local craftsman in Bad Goisern, Austria. Bad Ischl Salzkammergut has been awarded as The 2024 European Capital of Culture. (Xinhua/He Canling)

EGYPT-CAIRO-NON-PROFIT MUSIC SCHOOL

EGYPT-CAIRO-NON-PROFIT MUSIC SCHOOL

(230830) -- CAIRO, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An instructor teaches a girl how to play accordion during a music class at the House of Art and Culture in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 27, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Non-profit music school in Cairo provides life-changing opportunities for underprivileged youths" (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

EGYPT-CAIRO-NON-PROFIT MUSIC SCHOOL

EGYPT-CAIRO-NON-PROFIT MUSIC SCHOOL

(230830) -- CAIRO, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl practices accordion during a music class at the House of Art and Culture in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 27, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Non-profit music school in Cairo provides life-changing opportunities for underprivileged youths" (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-RUSSIAN ETHNIC GROUP-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-RUSSIAN ETHNIC GROUP-TOURISM (CN)

(230704) -- HOHHOT, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kao Zhanhua (L) sings for tourists as her brother-in-law plays the accordion in Ergun of Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 28, 2023. 57-year-old Kao Zhanhua of the Russian ethnic group, is a representative inheritor of Russian ethnic folk dance, an intangible cultural heritage of Hulun Buir. She has been running a homestay business in her residence with traditional Russian ethnic elements since 2004 and impressed the tourists with its specialties. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)