Apricots in Uyghur Region



Mt Zunun

Uyghur Region is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage. Among its bountiful produce, apricots hold a special place. The region's unique climate and fertile soil create ideal conditions for cultivating these delectable fruits.

Uyghur Region apricots are celebrated for their exceptional flavour and sweetness. The region's warm days and cool nights contribute to the fruit's development, resulting in a perfect balance of sugars and acids. The apricots are typically medium-sized, with smooth, velvety skin ranging from pale yellow to a warm, rosy blush.

The harvest season for Uyghur Region apricots is eagerly anticipated, usually occurring in late spring to early summer. During this time, the orchards become a vibrant tapestry of blossoms, and the fragrance of ripe fruit fills the air.

Locals and visitors flock to orchards across the Uyghur Region to partake in the annual apricot-picking tradition. This experience offers a chance to savour the fruit at its freshest and a unique opportunity to connect with the region's agricultural heritage.

Beyond enjoying fresh apricots, the Uyghur Region is also known for producing various apricot-based products. These include dried apricots, apricot jams, and even apricot kernel oil, which is highly valued for culinary and cosmetic applications.

In the Uyghur Region, apricots are more than just a fruit; they represent a vital aspect of the region's cultural and culinary identity. Whether enjoyed fresh, dried or in various processed forms, Uyghur Region apricots are a testament to the region's natural abundance and the skill of its agricultural community.

Here are the kinds of apricots in the Uyghur Region in the Uyghur Language.:


Achchiq Örük

Axunyaghliq

Aq Pishma Örük

Aq Toghach Örük

Aq Kishmish (Üzüm, Örük)

Aq Kishmish Örük

Aq Örük

Aqchi Yaghliq Örüki

Aqnawat

Aqyaghliq

Aluchisiman Sériq Örük

Aman Achchiq Örük

Esh Yaghliq Örük

Ekmek Örük

Enjan Sériq Örüki

Enjan Qizil Örüki

Eynula Örük

Barin Örüki

Baghche Örüki

Bügür Aq Örüki

Bijinar

Pichan Örüki

Tatliq Örük

Tashqorghan Yapilaq Örüki

Tagh Örüki

Toyun’örük

Tuxum Örük

Tüklük Aq Örük

Tüklük Molla Örüki

Jaghda Örük

Janane Örük

Chong Aq Örük

Chilge Örük

Xeshek Örük

Xoten Aq Örüki

Xoten Yaghliq Xundek Örüki

Xuweyni

Zam Örük

Semit’örük

Soqa Yaghliq

Sultan Örük.

Sösün Örük

Sériq Örük

Shaptul Örük

Ghora

Ghundek

Qara Xuweyni Örük

Qara Qash Yawa Örüki

Qaghiliq Aq Örüki

Qaghiliq Aq Örüki

Qaghiliq Janan Örüki

Qaghiliq Qizil Yaghliq Örüki

Qeshqer Aq Örüki

Qotur Örük

Qoshmighiz

Qummet

Qizil Toyun Örük

Qizil Qummet (Örük)

Qizil Gerde Örük

Qizil Manta Örük

Qizil Nak Örük

Qizil Örük

Qizil Yumilaq Örük

Qizilang

Qizilqacha

Kenji Yaghliq Örük

Kucha Aq Örüki

Kuchaning Aq Kishmish Örüki

Kök Pishma Örük

Küzlük Örük

Kishmish Örük

Gülqacha Örük

Gülichi

Gilas Örük

Lop Örüki

Manta Öruk

Manta Örük

Maysen

Mayliq Örük

Morushu

Moka Yaghliq 

Molla Örük

Mollawi (Örük)

Yaghliq Örük

Yaqa Örüki

Yawa Örük

Yoghan Aq Örük

Yumilaq Aq Yaghliq Örük

Yémish Örük



Reference:
Zunun, Memet T. (2019) The Encyclopedia of Uyghur Tradition and Social Customs. London: Uyghur Language Study.

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