After snapping photos from Tokyo to Paris, 25-year-old Urumqi native Ma Hailun discovered her true muse: the skateboards, street dances, and rainbow of cultures in her Xinjiang hometown. 🌆✨
Snapshots of Modern Urumqi
Ma's lens captures Gen-Z trendsetters in techwear and vintage looks shredding concrete at Red Mountain Park, while Uygur and Han dancers battle it out under neon-lit plazas. 'This energy is pure gold,' she tells us, 'and it’s been here all along.'
More Than Just a Photo Series
Her exhibition #XinjiangVibes trending on Douyin showcases:
🧑🎤 Hip-hop cyphers blending Mandarin and minority dialects
🛹 DIY skate crews repurposing urban spaces
👗 Fashion mashups of traditional embroidery with streetwear
