Working to keep Uygur folk tradition alive

Dilnar Abdulla often looks to her hometown, Urumqi, in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, for inspiration.

The veteran meshrep dancer-choreographer made her name with dance pieces themed on the region, including Girl of Dabancheng Town and Picking Grape. Two years ago, she directed a new show, titled Forever Meshrep, by working with the Singing and Dancing Troupe of Opera House of Xinjiang Theater.

After a successful tour of the region, which is located in Northwest China, the show was staged at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 18.