March 26, 2013
Young Uyghur men install counterfeited software and exchange bootleg movies after a day of working in the orchards. September 2012, East Turkestan Many would be surprised how aware of technology and pop culture the people of East Turkestan (the far Western reaches of China) are. Many covet the latest iPhone and can talk about Hollywood blockbusters of the last decade. Also, quite aware of local fashion trends; where the men dress more hip and Western than the Han Chinese majority. Because of limited news resources, many use websites like the BBC to follow modern news and politics. The Uyghurs in cities that have followed through with high school education are free thinkers, inquisitive, and very well aware of what’s happening in their own country and elsewhere. Even in the countryside, there is intelligence and a curiosity. They know what is going on politically and religiously…perhaps no computers or iPhones, but there are rumors of underground newspapers circulating and secret meetings among men.

Young Uyghur men install counterfeited software and exchange bootleg movies after a day of working in the orchards. September 2012, East Turkestan

Many would be surprised how aware of technology and pop culture the people of East Turkestan (the far Western reaches of China) are. Many covet the latest iPhone and can talk about Hollywood blockbusters of the last decade. Also, quite aware of local fashion trends; where the men dress more hip and Western than the Han Chinese majority.

Because of limited news resources, many use websites like the BBC to follow modern news and politics. The Uyghurs in cities that have followed through with high school education are free thinkers, inquisitive, and very well aware of what’s happening in their own country and elsewhere. Even in the countryside, there is intelligence and a curiosity. They know what is going on politically and religiously…perhaps no computers or iPhones, but there are rumors of underground newspapers circulating and secret meetings among men.

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March 23, 2013
Men get shaved at a Tuesday Bazaar near Kashgar, East Turkestan 2012

Men get shaved at a Tuesday Bazaar near Kashgar, East Turkestan 2012

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March 1, 2013
Women watch from the window, as men dance in the street to celebrate a wedding. Kashgar 2012

Women watch from the window, as men dance in the street to celebrate a wedding. Kashgar 2012

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October 7, 2012
Two ,Uyghur, jade miners curl up together to keep themselves warm from the winds and sandstorms of the Taklamakan Desert. About 200km South of Hotan, nestled between the Taklamakan and the Kunlun Range. Near Bostan, Xinjiang 2012 A piece of “Hotan Jade”, at about 1” x 1/2” can cost around $500 USD depending on quality and grade. Noted as being the most expensive jade in China.

Two ,Uyghur, jade miners curl up together to keep themselves warm from the winds and sandstorms of the Taklamakan Desert. About 200km South of Hotan, nestled between the Taklamakan and the Kunlun Range. Near Bostan, Xinjiang 2012

A piece of “Hotan Jade”, at about 1” x 1/2” can cost around $500 USD depending on quality and grade. Noted as being the most expensive jade in China.

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August 28, 2012
Buzkashi, Kyrgyzstan 2012

Buzkashi, Kyrgyzstan 2012

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April 27, 2012
Tibetans and their motorcycle, U-Tsang Tibet (TAR) September 2011 at 5200m altitude

Tibetans and their motorcycle, U-Tsang Tibet (TAR) September 2011 at 5200m altitude

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March 25, 2012
Uyghur Naan Along the Silk Road, 2012

Uyghur Naan Along the Silk Road, 2012

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February 4, 2012
Butchers, Urumqi East Turkestan 2012

Butchers, Urumqi East Turkestan 2012

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