The Contemporary Uyghur Anthology is a collection of Uyghur reflections in diaspora.
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..
The title Under the Mulberry Tree refers to a story from the Uyghur literary classic Ana Yurt , 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.
By centering Uyghur voices at the forefront, this Anthology serves as a form of living memory in a pivotal moment of Uyghur history.
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.
The Contemporary Uyghur Anthology is a collection of Uyghur reflections in diaspora