Meshrep is a tradition among the Uyghur people in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Meshrep is the most important bearer of the Uyghur people's cultural traditions. The complete Meshrep activity includes a rich array of customs and performing arts, such as music, dance, drama, folk art, acrobatics, oral literature, food and games. The most comprehensive art form of this activity is Uyghur Muqam, which combines singing, dancing and entertainment. Meshrep serves as both a "court" and a "classroom" where the master of ceremonies mediates conflicts and maintains moral standards, and where people can learn about their traditional customs and habits. The master of ceremonies who understands its customs and cultural connotations, the famous performers who participate in the activities, and the entire Uyghur population who participate in the activities are the main disseminators and inheritors of Meshrep. However, Meshrep's viability is threatened by many factors, such as social changes brought about by urbanization and industrialization, ethnic and foreign influences, and the migration of young Uyghurs who flock to cities for work. The frequency of activities and the number of participants are decreasing, and the number of inheritors who understand the traditional rules and rich connotations of Maixirefu has dropped sharply from hundreds to dozens.