Under the Mulberry Tree

<p>The Contemporary Uyghur Anthology is a collection of Uyghur reflections in diaspora. Weaving together memories of the homeland experiences of displacement and transitions of identities this anthology is a creative reflection of the beauty and complexities of the Uyghur experience. </p><p>By centering Uyghur voices at the forefront this anthology serves as a form of living memory in a pivotal moment of Uyghur history. The title <em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Under the Mulberry Tree</em> refers to a story from the Uyghur literary classic <em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Ana Yurt</em> where youthful Nuri faces terrible injustices separation and turmoil; but for one moment in the Charbagh his love for Sebihe and his own family is full ripe and sweet like the mulberries from the ancient tree. In a similar way that the mulberry tree offered comforts in Nuri's time of need we hope this volume offers a place of reflection and celebration of Uyghur culture.</p>