Perhat Tursun is one of the most famous, beloved, and controversial figures in contemporary Uyghur poetry. This bonus episode includes unreleased content about Perhat from our poetry episode (Ep. 3: Catching Feelings), including Mukaddas's conversation with Dr. Joshua Freeman about him.
The conversation with Josh Freeman begins at 1:40. To read poetry by Perhat Tursun that Josh has translated, visit his website.
Audio from the special event hosted by Mukaddas about the third anniversary of Perhat Tursun's disappearance begins at 8:42. This event features Josh Freeman, Tahir Hamut Izgil, Muyesser Hendan, and Darren Byler.
To watch the video of the event, go to the WEghur Stories YouTube page or to our website.
Illustration of Perhat Tursun by Sulu.artco
