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Title
Saimham
赛乃姆
Subject
Traditional Dance of the Uygur
Description
Saimham(赛乃姆) is the most popular folk dance of the Uygur people. It is widely spread in the towns and villages of the Tianshan Mountains(天山). Sainim (赛乃姆) has a long history. It originated from the oasis of southern Xinjiang（新疆）.
With the integration of the nation, Sainim (赛乃姆) is spread throughout Xinjiang. Every region absorb the characteristics of the dance on the basis of their own dances, and gradually formed different kinds of Saimham in different regions. There are about 10 kinds, including Kashgar Sai. M(喀什赛乃姆), Kuqa Saimha(库车赛乃姆 )and Hami Saimham(哈密赛乃姆), which are the most typical dances.
With the integration of the nation, Sainim (赛乃姆) is spread throughout Xinjiang. Every region absorb the characteristics of the dance on the basis of their own dances, and gradually formed different kinds of Saimham in different regions. There are about 10 kinds, including Kashgar Sai. M(喀什赛乃姆), Kuqa Saimha(库车赛乃姆 )and Hami Saimham(哈密赛乃姆), which are the most typical dances.
Date
16th century
Contributor
the Uygur
Relation
the Uygur
national intangible cultural heritage
Format
cultural medium
Chinese Cultural Dance Item Type Metadata
orignal date
16th century
Stylistic Origins
the Uygur style
Culture Origins
Central Asia
Main Participants
the Uygur
Purpose
celebration and wedding
Dress Code
Chapan(袷袢)
Gaba(尕巴)
Typical Instruments
Duhal 独他尔
Rubab 热瓦甫
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