Time:
April 20-26 every year
Venue:
Turpan, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region
Origin:
Grape cultivation in the world-famous city of Turpan dates
back to more than 2000 years ago. Of the 100-odd grain
strains in Turpan, the seedless white grapes, dubbed “green
pearls of China,” are the most precious. The raisin
and wine produced in Turpan are known for their lingering
good tastes. Most of Turpan’s grapes are grown in
the renowned Grape Valley, or “Pearl City in the
Desert.” The Xinjiang Grape Festival was first launched
in 1990 and has since become an annual event in Turpan.
What’s
On: Wedding in the Uygur style, mashlap (lively and humorous
folk dance), nazkum (witty art performance), Koco-style
songs and dances, Hami-melon competition, trade negotiations,
tour of the Street of Grapes and Melons, and camel caravans
reminiscent of the Silk Road more than 2,000 years ago.
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