Arab Descendants and Traditional Xiamen Culture

Residing here are the descendants of ancient Arabs. Despite intermarriage with the local Han Chinese[...]

Residing here are the descendants of ancient Arabs. Despite intermarriage with the local Han Chinese over generations, the Central Asian legacy is still evident, primarily reflected in the oyster shell houses and the headwear of Xunpu women.
Xunpu women style their hair with flowers, wear cloves as earrings, and dress in large-skirted shirts and wide-legged pants, creating a unique cultural charm.

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The headwear of Xunpu women, characterized by ‘wearing flower circles and inserting ivory chopsticks,’ has been passed down from Central Asia since the Song Dynasty.

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Opening hours: Open all year round, accessible 24/7.

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