German Magazine Spotlights Uighur Bread and Its Cultural Legacy in Kazakhstan
German Magazine Spotlights Uighur Bread and Its Cultural Legacy in Kazakhstan
Ashley Greene•
• 2 Min.For the first time in the history of Uighur and German publications, a comprehensive article about Uighur bread has been published in the German magazine 'Das Brot', featuring detailed descriptions and recipes in German. Uighurs in Kazakhstan form the fourth largest ethnic group in the republic. They typically speak three languages: fluent Russian and Kazakh, as well as their native Uighur. Uighur schools have existed in Kazakhstan since the Soviet era, and the national Uighur newspaper 'Uyghur Avazi' is published there. Almaty is home to the State Republican Uighur Theatre for Musical Comedy, named after the Uighur composer Kuddus Kuzhamyarov. Uighurs are known for being sociable, friendly, tactful, hospitable, and helpful. 'Das Brot' is published in three countries in German: Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The article on Uighur bread was written by Rukhsaram Seitova, the first Central and South Asian recipient of a European scholarship. She is also the only Central Asian holder of a Certificate in Museum Studies of Europe and a member of the ifa-Alumni network. The article describes various types of Uighur bread, traditional family recipes, and the traditional Uighur Tandir oven, called 'Tono' in Uighur. It also explores Uighur bread culture, including when, where, and for what occasions different types of bread are used. 'Nan', Uighur bread, plays a central social role in daily life. For example, 'Togash', a small round bread, is baked in large quantities (200-300 pieces) for weddings, funerals, and other special occasions. Uighurs typically start their day with bread, with 'Lipiz Nan', dipped in salted milk tea (Atkyan tea), being a popular choice. The article is significant because it is the first to discuss Uighur bread in German, using the original Uighur names. It also includes a recipe for 'Bauyrsaq', a popular pastry in Central and South Asia that is a staple at every festival. The German edition of the magazine can be ordered worldwide for a small fee. A big thank you to all the staff of 'Das Brot' for making this possible!
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