The men of the family enjoy a quiet moment under the roof of the yurt. The interior walls of the single room are lined with a fabric printed with typical Kazakh motifs. On the floor, the carpet combines a traditional Kazakh ram’s horn motif with a Chinese-inspired floral bouquet. The must-have mobile phone adds a surprisingly modern touch.

Turar Kazangapov, Kazakh photojournalist with Tengrinews, recently travelled to Xinjiang in China, where many Kazakhs, Uighurs, Dungans and Chinese live. He observed and documented Kazakh daily life and came away convinced that Kazakh customs and traditions are still preserved in many places.

Credits : Turar Kazangapov (@Kazangapov.t, Kazakhstan)

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