How are these puppet goats dancing to the tune of dombra music? Known as Oreteke, this is a traditional puppet performance of the Kazak ethnic group in Altay, Xinjiang. The dombra performer sings while manipulating a wooden puppet goat controlled with strings tied to their finger, allowing the puppet to jump straight up and down on a traditional drum. This local intangible cultural heritage vividly imitates goats frolicking on a cliff. #heritage #wonderfulChina #Xinjiang #Kazak #ethnicgroup #pup

❝Sound of dombra can unite children of steppes,❞ says Ibragim Eskendir A renowned Kazakh artist has taught hundreds of children to play the traditional musical instrument Dombra in a music school in Astana https://l24.im/isevl | Anadolu Agency

Fantastic dombra performance by the Kazakhstan national champion. Step aside Angus Young 🎸 The dombra is a traditional Kazakh musical instrument, deeply rooted in Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage. This long-necked, two-stringed lute is made from wood and played by plucking, producing a distinct, resonant sound. The dombra has been central to Kazakh folk music for centuries, often accompanying songs, storytelling, and epic poetry recitations. It symbolizes national identity, evoking the vast stepp