CrossAsia Talk – Patrick Hällzon (Uppsala University): „The use of domestic and wild animals in public performances in the oases of Eastern Turkestan“2026.5.24 {en}

Dr. Patrick Hällzon (Uppsala University) will offering an insight into his current research under the title ‘The use of domestic and wild animals in public performances in the oases of Eastern Turkestan’. The Online talk will take place on 28 May 2026 at 6 pm (German time). The lecture will be held in English.

To the lecture*: https://spk-berlin.webex.com/spk-berlin/j.php?MTID=md675604cc03e3ab570fe2ee4b03763d9

The online presentation deals with public performances involving animals in Eastern Turkestan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Several traditional pastimes in the region, such as pigeon fancying, falconry, and various games related to horsemanship fit into this description. The focus of this presentation, however, will be on the usage of domestic and wild animals in performed entertainment in public places.
(https://blog.crossasia.org/crossasia-talks-haellzon/)

If you have any questions, please contact us: ostasienabt[at]sbb.spk-berlin.de.

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* The lecture will also be streamed via Webex. You can take part in the lecture using your browser without having to install a special software. Please click on the respective button “To the lecture” below, follow the link “join via browser” (“über Browser teilnehmen”), and enter your name.

Further information at https://blog.crossasia.org/crossasia-talks.

Source: CrossAsia Talk: „The use of domestic and wild animals in public performances in the oases of Eastern Turkestan“ presented by Patrick Hällzon (Uppsala University). May 28, 6pm (German time), H-Net: Humanities & Social Sciences Online, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 US.