DunganCultRepo · Dungan Cultural Heritage

Mapping the Heartbeat of the Dungan World

Explore the vibrant tapestry woven by the Dungan people across Central Asia. From oral histories to culinary rituals, immerse yourself in narratives that preserve language, memory, and identity.

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4 Regions

Field recordings across Central Asia

120+ Artifacts

Digitized stories, recipes, archives

Community Voices

Co-created with elder storytellers

Dungan cultural textile pattern

Field Journal

Echoes of Migration

“The roads we walked shimmer still in our songs.” — Oral historian, Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan.

Recorded in 1987 Read Story →

Curated Themes

Four Portals Into Dungan Heritage

Each module highlights a distinct facet of Dungan culture with layered storytelling, archival imagery, and community commentary to deepen understanding.
Dungan oral history session Stories

Oral Histories

Listen to intergenerational storytelling that preserves Dungan memories of migration, resilience, and kinship.

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Dungan culinary tradition Cuisine

Culinary Rituals

From hand-pulled noodles to communal feasts, trace culinary techniques that carry ancestral flavors.

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Dungan language script Language

Language Atlas

Interactive dialect maps, audio clips, and linguistic notes highlight the evolution of Dungan speech.

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Dungan festival dance Festivals

Ritual Arts

Celebrate traditional music, dance, and crafts through curated festival footage and artist profiles.

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About the Initiative

Co-creating a Living Archive

DunganCultRepo blends academic research with community stewardship. Our interdisciplinary team documents cultural practices through respectful ethnography, weaving in voices from elders, artisans, and youth leaders.

Highlights include:

  • Audio archives digitized in collaboration with regional cultural centers.
  • Bilingual documentation in English and Dungan to enhance accessibility.
  • Open calls for community contributions to expand the archive.

1887

Year of migration forming the modern Dungan diaspora in Central Asia.

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Partner institutions sharing artifacts and oral testimonies.

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Ongoing stories, poems, and recipes contributed by community members.

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Immersive exhibitions staged annually across the region.

Support the Archive

Join our international network to support preservation initiatives, translate stories, or sponsor fieldwork that safeguards Dungan cultural knowledge for future generations.

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