Kucha Grand Naan City

Kucha, formerly known as Qiuci, was once a key town on the Silk Road. When visiting Kucha, one must try the local naan, an indispensable traditional food for all ethnic groups in Xinjiang. Speaking of naan, it is a Chinese delicacy that tantalizes the taste buds. Today, Kucha's grand naan is not only a type of food but also a representation of culture. In the Grand Naan City, one can find oil paintings created by farmers that are rich in Uyghur characteristics. Here, one can also witness exquisite dance performances—the Qiuci music and dance. As early as the Han and Tang dynasties, Qiuci was praised by the West as the 'Music Capital of the Western Regions' and has long been known as the 'Land of Song and Dance'. Qiuci music and dance originated from the ancient Western Regions of China. The inspiration for the dance creation comes from the mural characters of Qiuci, linking various cultural elements and integrating them into the dance. The stunning dance moves seem as if they have stepped out of the murals. As the gentle music plays, the dancers whirl gracefully, light and ethereal like apricot blossom petals. Every detail is crafted with ingenuity, the atmosphere is rendered just right, and the collision of cultural elements constantly brings surprises to everyone.