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A '''meshrep''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: {{linktext|麦|西|来|甫}}) is a traditional [[Uyghur people|Uighur]] and [[Central Asian]] autumn harvest festival. It consists of a social gathering with a feast followed by the singing of songs and recital of poetry.<ref>[http://www.meshrep.com What is a Meshrep?]</ref> |
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The banning of the traditional Meshreps by Chinese authorities in 1997, which had only been allowed since 1994, was one of the main causes of the [[Gulja Incident]].<ref name="Amnesty International"> {{cite web |
The banning of the traditional Meshreps by Chinese authorities in 1997, which had only been allowed since 1994, was one of the main causes of the [[Gulja Incident]].<ref name="Amnesty International"> {{cite web |
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Revision as of 17:35, 7 July 2009
A meshrep (Chinese: 麦西来甫) is a traditional Uighur and Central Asian autumn harvest festival. It consists of a social gathering with a feast followed by the singing of songs and recital of poetry.[1]
The banning of the traditional Meshreps by Chinese authorities in 1997, which had only been allowed since 1994, was one of the main causes of the Gulja Incident.[2]
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