Culture in Kyrgyzstan
A number of diverse cultures thrive in Kyrgyzstan, but traditional
the �Kyrgyz� culture is predominant.� The culture is most concentrated
in rural areas, particularly Naryn. Kyrgyz culture is a nomadic, tribal
way of life rich with seasonal traditions, and unlike neighboring societies,
has been entirely portable.� Thus the rugged countryside's historic architecture
is not buildings but transiting, self-contained communities with movable
homes called yurts.� Traditional life is simple but hard work surrounding
animal husbandry where loyalty to the extended family and clan as well as
deference to men and elders is valued centrally.� Kyrgyz is a modest, conservative
culture, but unlike the rest of Central Asia follows religious Islam only
lightly and despite relative geographic and economic isolation is open to
accepting and living alongside foreign ideas and cultures.� The quiet, peaceable
Kyrgyz culture makes up around 5 million residents globally.
Kyrgyz culture traditionally values those activities that need little
equipment and can fill the empty hours between the chores of the day and
sunset.
Language
Folklore
Rites
Epos Manas
Music
Religion
Holy places
National games
Wedding
Yurta
Kyrgyz
cuisine
Handicraft
Petroglyphs
Balbals
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