Yutian Music and Dance

In Han Dynasty, Yutian Music was one of the constantly played pieces of music. Emperor GaoZu always stayed in WeiYang Palace, enjoying this lively tune. At the time of North West Dynasty, Yutian Music and Dance became popular in Central Plain area and had made great influence.

In Tang Dynasty Yutian Music and Dance had some relationship with the popularization of Western Regions’ music in Chang’an. Yutian Music together with Shule Music, Guizi Music, Gaokang Music, Yizhou Music and Yueban Music had great influence on music in Central Plain area.

Nowadays, Hetian the so-called Hometowns of Music and Dance is much more prosperous in artistic performances. The trip in Hetian will leave tourists more impression if they have a chance to enjoy Hetian Music under the grape frame in the orchard.

Written by www.travel-silkroad.com
Translated by Beijing Star-light Translation Center
September 12, 2002