Photos: Kashgar, a city of contrasts

Uighurs wait at a bus stop in Kashgar, China, July 27, 2014, one of a series of photos taken by Getty photographer Kevin Frayer documenting the life of the Uighurs, who live under cultural and religious restrictions imposed by the Chinese government. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

A source of tension between the Chinese and the Uighurs are the Chinese government’s plans to demolish traditional structures in the old city of Kashgar to make room for modern buildings. Here, Uighur labourers stand in front of a map of the plans for development of old Kashgar, August 2, 2014. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

Chinese soldiers in riot gear secure an area near a mosque after an Imam was killed by assailants, July 30, 2014. The killing was part of a wave of unrest that claimed nearly 100 lives in late July. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

Uighur boys play with toy guns on the Eid holiday, July 29, 2014. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

A Uighur boy poses for a photo atop a horse. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

A Uighur man tries on a new traditional hat as he prepares to celebrate the Eid holiday. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

A Uighur woman wearing a gown for the Eid holiday walks from her house, July 30, 2014. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

Men eat watermelon to break their Ramadan fast before the Eid holiday. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

A Uighur man uses a scooter to pull a camel and a horse, August 2, 2014. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

The marketplace at night. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

A newly married couple have their first dance at their wedding celebration. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

Children play in the street in the old city of Kashgar. Kevin Frayer / Getty Images