Narati is composed for plucked strings and percussion instruments. The creative inspiration for this piece comes from the famous Narati Grassland in Xinjiang. The name of Narati Grassland, also known as Kunes Grassland, means “The Grassland of the White Sun” in Turkic terms. The grassland consists of sub-alpine meadows formed on tertiary ancient diluvium. The story of Narati Grassland can be traced back to Genghis Khan’s western expedition. Legend has it that a Mongolian army was marching from the depths of Tianshan Mountain to Ili. It was spring, but the mountainous areas were pelted by snow and wind. Hunger and cold exhausted the army and they were reluctant to cross the ridges. Suddenly, a sprawling grassland appeared before their eyes. On it was vibrant blooms and countless springs that offer fresh flowing water. It was like a totally different world. At that moment, the clouds parted to reveal the sun, casting a blood-red hue on the land. At this sight, the soldiers exclaimed, “Narati!” which means “There’s the sun!” In this way, “narati” became the name of the grassland.