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[Explanation] In the screen, Dutar is played by Elken Tumer, an intangible cultural inheritor who can make 28 kinds of handmade national musical instruments.
Ingenuity sticks to perseverance, from learning art to loving art, he has forgotten the specific data of production during 47 years of art, but each instrument produced the most beautiful sound under his meticulous polishing.
In the International Grand Bazaar shop in Urumqi, Xinjiang, there are a dazzling array of national musical instruments such as Taer, Rewaf, and Plucker, and he is still polishing and chiseling every musical instrument in his hands in the tranquil beauty, looking forward to a bright future.
[Concurrent] Intangible cultural heritage musical instrument production inheritor Alken Tumair
My family (both) made musical instruments. (I) started as a baby at the age of five. After we finished learning, we made musical instruments by ourselves. In 1984 (from) Kashgar came to the musical instrument factory in Urumqi. Dad came together and we went to that Local studies.
[Explanation] A musical instrument requires multiple processes from production to completion. In such a slow time, Elken Tumer carefully guards the traditional craftsmanship.
He is proficient in more than ten processes such as digging and forming, pasting speaker panels, placing strings, polishing and painting.
With his love for the craftsmanship of traditional folk musical instruments, Elken Tumer’s most unforgettable work is still his first work.
[Concurrent] Intangible cultural heritage musical instrument production inheritor Alken Tumair
After I learned it, I made a Dotar for the first time. When I made it, I liked it (too) and I was so happy. I sold it for eight yuan (RMB) (at the time).
[Explanation] As a representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, Elken Tumer not only spreads his skills but also takes care of his performance.
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[Explanation] As tourism in Xinjiang continues to heat up, he has made more musical instruments as souvenirs for tourists. Small, exquisite and exquisite handicrafts are played in the hands of tourists from north to south. The language of friend interaction, every time there is a family gathering, Elken Tumer will always pick up his beloved Dutar to play a piece.
[Concurrent] Intangible cultural heritage musical instrument production inheritor Alken Tumair
My classmates and friends told me to eat at the restaurant. We made this musical instrument and brought it with us. After the meal, we sat together and played the piano. The piano I (made) came with them. After playing, the sound technique (more) improved.
[Explanation] The hometown of singing and dancing is the business card of Xinjiang, and being able to sing and dance is the brand of Xinjiang people. Elken Tumer wants to make the national musical instrument a signature.
Using musical instruments to blend emotions, connect friendships, and communicate with the world, so that more people can know musical instruments and understand music is Elken Tumer’s first wish; his second wish is to stick to his ingenuity and pass on this skill. To more music lovers.
[Explanation] Uyghur musical instrument production originated in the ancient Qiuci Kingdom of the Han Dynasty, and has a history of about two thousand years.
It has strict requirements in material selection and production. It selects high-quality mulberry and has special acoustic effects. It is often used in Twelve Muqam suites, weddings, and family banquets. It is an important part of Uyghur traditional culture.
Zuo Dandan reports from Urumqi, Xinjiang
Editor in charge: [Liu Pai]