Culture
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
Shrine
Sports
Wedding
Yurta
Kyrgyz
cuisine
Handicraft
Petroglyphs
Balbals
Some
advice