One thing I’ve learned about the Uyghur people is that they like to joke around, laugh, and generally have a good time. This pictorial post illustrates that fact. Just looking at these smiling faces will put a smile on your face!
(Thanks to Tawnya, for letting me “hijack” these photos from her camera.)
Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day, and even though we’re not in the US, and the nearest turkey is probably in some Chinese zoo, we still wanted to celebrate this day, and to reflect on what we have to be thankful for:
- for each other; in this world of disintegrating families, we are very thankful for our […]
I’m sure that anyone who has ever taught English anywhere in China within the past 15 years or more will be able to relate to this story.
My wife and I have been teaching English in China for the past 14+ years, give or take a year or two where we studied Chinese or Uyghur. Our […]
You know that old trick - ask someone to rub their tummy in a circular pattern while at the same time patting their head with an up-and-down motion? Well, the past few weeks I’ve felt like I’ve been trying to master the Uyghur equivalent.
My dutar teacher is teaching me a song called “Gulmaram.” While the […]
