This study examines the methodological framework of a field study conducted on the Uyghur Turks living in Kazakhstan, the data obtained, and the experiences gained during the research process. It has been emphasized that in folklore studies, field research is not merely a tool for data collection but also a fundamental component of the process of cultural interpretation. In this context, data on Uyghur culture and folk medicine were collected using participatory and non-participatory observation and interview techniques. As part of the research, interviews were conducted with approximately 250 informants in Almaty, Zharkent, Chundzha, and surrounding regions; daily life, wedding and funeral traditions, folk medicine practices, perceptions of illness, and treatment methods were examined within the framework of the relationship between nature and humans. The study also highlights the challenges and benefits for researchers associated with conducting fieldwork, particularly abroad and in different cultural contexts. The experiences gained from conducting fieldwork as a female researcher demonstrate the impact of field research on personal and professional transformation. Consequently, this study reveals that folklore field research is a dynamic process that both tests theoretical knowledge and generates new data.