Reflection on Research

 

Reflection on Research

Noah Nishihara Home Group E05

The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region had a wealth of culture and history on which many Internet sources showcased pictures and videos. To deepen my understanding of this region, a map was consulted and tourist destinations were researched individually using an encyclopaedia. Of particular interest is Kashghar, which has a Uyghur name of ‘place with many gems’. Visiting southern Xinjiang is vital for understanding folk customs. There are many mosques but also a mix of cultures in Kashghar, which occupied an important position for trade in the Silk Road. Videos about Kashghar allowed me to observe close-hand the people and their environments. Additionally, any photos found afterwards were selected more appropriately for the brochure because of this heightened understanding.

Similarly, northern Xinjiang, including Yili and Hami, had beautiful scenery and nature. The warm current from Europe results in a warm climate. In winter one can even ski! Turpan in the eastern region has a hot and dry climate. Underground rivers flow while relics of religious fights remain. In preparation for the brochure, it was decided that photos would be used excessively to make Xinjiang more accessible. The region is still mysterious and feels further away from common sightseeing destination. It is rich in culture due to different minority customs. Those who experienced the region would write in blogs about the values observable in Xinjiang. While our own values are, in this context, summarised as multiculturalism and mutual respect, those in Xinjiang live peacefully and respect each other like us, unless in religious dispute. Indeed, the country’s minority policy is working.

Furthermore, the ideas were represented largely in the videorecordings of people residing there. Their lifestyle and relationship with nature and religion are crucial for true appreciation of the region.

To summarise, the research I undertook effectively represented the culture, values, and ideas through both primary and secondary sources. The results obtained prove that tourists will love the adventure-filled and exotic Xinjiang.

In terms of new learning, I found the large, vast region extremely appealing, as people from a variety of cultural backgrounds and with different beliefs interacted for many centuries due to the Silk Road. It was the source of contact between east and west. By now, relics and remains are everyone’s treasure; I learnt the importance of preservation. I learnt that differences in values do not prevent communication. I found that Xinjiang is similar to Australia in its values, only it doesn’t state them.

As a result of my research, I realised that it is necessary for me to visit ‘less comfortable’ places and devote energy into working with the residents there. It is a form of training which will increase spiritual wellbeing and enrich thought.

Overall, despite safety issues, creating the future requires challenges, and I am more aware of the need to travel to places out of my ‘comfort zone’.

Date of Completion: Thursday, 15 June 2017

Word Count: 472

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