She died Friday morning, according to the health department in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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Uygur muqam is the most comprehensive art form included in the event, integrating song, dance and entertainment.

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Meshrep is mainly transmitted and inherited by hosts who understand its customs and cultural connotations, by the virtuoso performers who participate, and by all the Uygur people who attend.

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However, there are numerous factors endangering its viability, such as social changes resulting from urbanization and industrialization, the influence of national and foreign cultures, and the migration of young Uygur to cities for work.

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