The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,located in Northwest China,is a pivotal area on the ancient Silk Road.It used to be the place where Eastern and Wetern civilization exchanged and converged,and therefore,the unique"Ancient Culture of Western Regions"came into being.The magnificent classic series"Mukamu"(Muqam),which integrate songs,dances and music,have became the main art form for the people to express their feEling and aspiration handed down over the ages.The features of large-scale coverage,rigorous composition,complex rhythm and beats as well as plentiful tune changes of Muqam are rarely seen in other countires in the world.In 2005,Xinjiang Uygur Muqam Art of China was named one of the "Masterpieces of Oral and Intanginble Heritage of Humanity"by UNESCO.