中国范儿101 巴扎，藏着关于新疆的故事

　　From mouth-watering lamb kebabs and hand-crafted musical instruments to golden utensils that seem fit for royalty to dine in, the thriving bazaar of Xinjiang is a one-stop shop for those looking to get their money’s worth. But, perhaps, the most unique aspect of the market is its vibe -- deep-rooted in culture and tradition borrowing from the times when Silk Road was a bustling trade network.

　　中国的新疆，是古丝绸之路的重要节点，从古至今，往来东西方的商贾在此汇聚，形成了繁荣的城市商业文明，在新疆各地，都形成了独具特色的集市形式——巴扎。“巴扎”，是维吾尔语，意为集市。早在公元前128年，张骞出使西域到达新疆喀什时，曾有描述：“这里有很象样的街道和市场店铺，驼队马帮熙来攘往，杂货分呈；穿着绚丽服饰的人们，所操各种语言……”贸易的繁盛，让原本地处大漠放牧为生的西部人，转而从事农业和工商活动。很快，他们成了漫漫丝路上最活跃的商人，巴扎也由此形成。

　　Xinjiang was an important node of the ancient Silk Road where businessmen from the East and the West converged, forming a prosperous urban commercial civilization. This gave birth to the Bazaar – Uygur for market. When Zhang Qian arrived in Kashgar, Xinjiang, as early as 128 B.C.,on a mission to the Western Region, he described the old Bazaar as: "The streets and market shops are very decent, camel bands and horse gangs bustle around, groceries and people in gorgeous costumes, who speak all kinds of languages are in abundance..." As trade flourished, people in the west who lived in deserts turned to agriculture and business activities. Soon, these erstwhile desert dwellers were the most successful businessmen along the Silk Road, often displaying their wares at the Bazaar.

　　巴扎遍布新疆城乡，这里是最有人气的地方。每到巴扎日，方圆几十里气的地方。每到巴扎日，方圆几十里的群众纷纷前来“赶巴扎”。在这里，你能找到想要的一切，民族风情的毯子、金光闪闪的器具、色彩斑斓的服饰，中西亚商品琳琅满目；美食更是应有尽有--羊肉串、手抓饭、烤包子、各式烤馕，定能让你大饱口福；最不能少的，是新疆当地的瓜果，这里日照充足，果肉甘甜，晒制的干果也别有一番风味，值得一尝。

　　Today, almost every town in Xinjiang has a bazaar, where people from miles away flock to it to sample the vibrant clothes on display, blankets with ethnic work and a number of other goods from central and western Asia. The market is also a foodie’s delight. Aroma of kebabs, hand-grabbed rice, baked steamed buns and barbecued buns in the air is enough to tickle the taste buds. Those looking for a healthier alternative can try a local melon or two. The pulp is sweet and the dried fruit has a distinct flavor.

　　让巴扎始终充满生命力的还有那些传统手艺人，或许你会看到烧制土陶的老爷爷、抡着锤头千万次捶打的铜匠、手工制造传统乐器的少年......几千年的技艺在这里代代相传，根深叶茂。

　　You can feel the vigor of a bazaar when you catch a glimpse of traditional craftsmen engaged in their art. One can spot an old man burning earthenware, swift maneuvers of bronze craftsmen with their hammers, and young men crafting traditional musical instruments by hand. Many of these are skills that have been passed on from generation to generation for a thousand years.

　　除了买卖贸易，巴扎也成为当地人的情感寄托。维吾尔族人民好歌舞爱热闹，常相聚在此，谈天说地，消磨着时光。熙熙攘攘的人潮，叫卖声讨价声欢笑声甚至毛驴的叫声交汇在一起，形成一曲最独特的“新疆交响乐”，充满着热腾腾的生活气息。当代，经济建设的发展给古老的巴扎注入了新活力。乌鲁木齐国际大巴扎以及喀什大巴扎等成为展示当地历史文化、民俗风俗的窗口，是中外旅客体验地域风情的最佳去处。

　　For many, this commercial hub also provides emotional sustenance. It gives a chance to people from the Uygur community to bond over singing and dancing. The bustling crowds, haggling sounds, chimes of laughter and even donkey calls braying converge to form a distinguished symphony that can only be found in the streets of Xinjiang. Now economic construction has injected new vitality into the ancient bazaars. Urumqi International Bazaar and Kashgar Bazaar have become windows to show local history, culture and customs and are the best places for domestic and foreign tourists to experience local life.

　　如果你到了新疆，一定不能错过“赶巴扎”。

　　If you go to Xinjiang, the Bazaar is among the must-visit places.

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