Manas “Manas” is an encyclopedical collection of the Kyrgyz mythologies, fairy tales, legends that are brought into one time and grouped around one hero-man Manas. Life style, customs, geography, religious and medical understanding of Kyrgyz people and the international relations found their expression in this epopee. A great role in the cultural life of Kyrgyz […]

Traditional Kyrgyz clothing The clothes of the Kyrgyz have always had many peculiar features typical for nomadic clothes. The explanation lies in the historically established way of life. Since ancient times, the Kyrgyz have been engaged in nomadic cattle breeding. Another factor was the climate of the mountainous country with its sharp temperature fluctuations. This […]

National Games From ancient times the Kyrgyz devoted great attention to national games and entertainments without which none of holidays was held. At the same time, the nature of many games was associated with the conditions of nomadic life, which required constant readiness to actions full of courage, strength and agility. The national horse games […]

Kyrgyz traditions and customs The nomadic way of life has largely determined the national traditions, customs and ceremonies of the Kyrgyz people. Family traditions occupy a significant place, having formed over the centuries; reflect the wisdom accumulated by many generations. Everything was concentrated around the family: marriage, the birth of a child and death. Over […]

Kyrgyz Felt Art One of the most ancient arts of the Kyrgyz people was the felt one. An important component in the decoration of the yurt is shyrdak – ornamental felt carpet. The principles and distinctive features of the national pattern are declared in the main art of the Kyrgyz people – shyrdak. It is […]

Yurt – nomadic dwelling Since ancient times, Kyrgyz tribes engaged in nomadic cattle breeding. For fruitful activity, they have developed convenient dwelling, which could be easily assorted, transported on animals and reinstalled. Prevailing type of dwelling was portable one – which is yurt. The word “yurt” is of Turkic origin, the initial interpretation is “people“, […]

Kyrgyz national cuisine. Any nation  as well as Kyrgyz ethnic group has its own cuisine. Ancient traditions of preparing food are the most stable. Being created and worked out for ages variety of dishes and ways of their cooking are deeply distinctive and original. One of the peculiarities of Kyrgyz national cuisine is that all […]

Coronavirus and tourism in Kyrgyzstan Constant updating of news about the easing, which is being implemented by certain countries, encourage with the positive dynamics of improvement of the situation in our country and around the world.   Now each of us wishes finally to leave home, go for a walk and go on holiday to other […]