Patrick Hallzon graduated from Uppsala University, Sweden in 2005 with a BA in Turkic languages and is currently completing a Masters programme in CentralAsian studies at The Department of Central Asian Studies, Stockholm University.His interest in languages has also meant that he has completed short language courses in Turkish and Spanish. Recent publications include article on ‘Shrine ilgrimages in Xinjiang,’ The journal Dragomanen (published in 2008 by the Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul).