Shi Buhua's frontier writing and historical-cultural value in his poetry of Western Regions
Shi Buhua's poetry of the Western Regions is highly representative,especially his works written during his pa-trol of the Brute tribe in southern Xinjiang.His poems offer an objective reflection of the customs and traditions of the Kyrgyz people and the natural geographical environment they inhabit.These works are not only rare treasures of multi-eth-nic cultural memory in contemporary literature but also surpass those of other poets in terms of both breadth and depth.Shi Buhua's poems focus on the natural landscapes of regions such as the Hui and Brute areas in southern Xinjiang,u-sing regional imagery such as Tianshan,Kunlun,Hanhai,and Hongliu to vividly depict the majestic and spectacular scenery of the Western Regions.Through detailed observations and depictions of the customs,cultural patterns,and ways of life of the Hui and Brute peoples,his poetry presents the spiritual outlook of the various ethnic groups in the frontier areas.It also reflects a deep sense of territorial and national identity embedded in the spirit of these peoples,while conve-ying the poet's awareness of national concerns and patriotic sentiment.
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