In the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, the newly formed song and dance ensemble "Bekbekey" participated in the "International Festival of Culture and Arts," which took place in eight cities across Turkey. This was reported by the head of the ensemble, Baktygul Ryspaikyz.
In the historical and ethnographic museum of the Jumgal district, there are now more than 100 exhibits related to the 19th and 20th centuries. Previously, these items were housed in the school museum named after Kalik Akiev, located in the village of Kyzyl-Zhyldyz in the Jumgal district, which is currently closed.
Today, an important ceremony took place in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, where a time capsule was laid at the main water intake facility of the Otuz-Adyr main canal. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this event symbolizes the beginning of large-scale modernization of the Kurshab-Sai irrigation system, which is of great importance for the agricultural sector of the region. In a solemn atmosphere, Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of
It has been a month since Chynybek and Aysulu got married, and they moved to the aiyl where Khan Karakhan ruled, which in Kyrgyz translates to Black Khan. Karakhan was an evil wizard — this was known to all the residents of the aiyl, and everyone feared him. Only Chynybek was unaware of this, but soon their paths intertwined. This happened on the day of falcon hunting, which Karakhan was very fond of. As soon as he released the falcon on a hare, the bird flapped its wings and flew back home,
The status of women in family relationships changed depending on age, the number of children born, authority among related families, etc. The principles of patriarchal-feudal morality regarding married women can be summarized as follows: a woman must obey her husband, not engage in disputes with him; she must respect and honor all of her husband's relatives, and she is obliged to strictly adhere to behavioral norms within the family and among relatives; in the morning, she should rise
Part - 3 Adzhibay, brother of Aichurek, was known For his eloquence, but he was a coward Tumenbay, another brother, was silent But he was brave and skilled in battle
After Muradyl's death, the remaining Chinese could not resist and fled. The entire numerous enemy army was ruthlessly slaughtered. Semetey, Bakay, Kulchoro, and Kanchoro let the captured horses into their herds and continued their journey towards their ails. The bullet that hit Semetey from Konurbay lodged in his bone. While fighting Muradyl, in the heat of the moment he did not feel the pain of the wound. When the battle ended and the heroes had traveled some distance, clots of black
Food prepared with love is a gift for the soul and heart. Folk wisdom says: If food is made with soul and good spirits, then a person who tastes this food also gains peace of mind, good mood, and spiritual enrichment. Protective dishes are not just food that satisfies hunger or fills the stomach, but a symbiosis of physical and spiritual elements. The physical element refers to the food itself and its ingredients, while the spiritual encompasses customs, traditions, rituals, and, in general,
This was a long, long time ago, when people were divided into rich and poor and believed in good and evil wizards capable of performing various miracles. In one Kyrgyz village, high in the mountains, lived two neighbors — Minbay and Juzbay. Minbay was a wealthy man: his flock numbered a thousand sheep. Juzbay was poorer: he had only a hundred sheep. The only thing that brought Juzbay joy was his son Chynybek. This extraordinary story happened to Chynybek. It began in the summer pasture — the
In the men's Kyrgyz costume, wearing a belt is considered mandatory. For the past hundred years, belts have been made using a kushak, a wide leather (or velvet) belt adorned with silver buckles and scarves. The most archaic type is considered to be the kushak (boto kur, bel kur) made from a strip of home-produced fabric 1.5 to 2 meters long and 30 to 35 cm wide. Older men wore a white kushak, middle-aged men wore a darker color, and young men wore red. Boys began to wear the kushak at the
Part - 2 The delay of Kulchoro troubled the khan He began to worry about his fate: - I sent my brother on a fruitless journey! Perhaps he drowned or fell in battle?
The social composition of families was directly dependent on the economic specifics of the family and had regional differences. In the 19th to early 20th centuries, nomadic traditions, as well as the livestock-oriented economy, were better preserved in mountainous areas, primarily in the central part of the Tien Shan and Pamir-Alai. To meet the need for agricultural products, part of the family or hired related families would stay in winter pastures, where they grew barley, millet, etc. In the
Konurbay ordered his army to prepare for the campaign, warning that anyone who did not follow his orders would have their heads removed. There were no disobedient among his orders. Out of fear of him, the entire population began to prepare. Meanwhile, Konurbay decided that he needed to see Semetey at least once himself, to weigh his own strength, and if it turned out that he could handle him alone, one-on-one, he would not gather his troops. If, however, it proved too much for him alone, he
Salad "Ala-Archa" is a traditional Kyrgyz dish named after one of the most famous ski resorts in Kyrgyzstan. The name "Ala-Archa" translates to "multicolored stones" or "stone mountains." This salad is one of the symbols of Kyrgyz cuisine and is distinguished by its bright and juicy flavors. One of the features of the "Ala-Archa" salad is the use of meat.
Once upon a time, there lived an old man and an old woman in the distant mountains. They sowed grain and tended livestock — that was their livelihood. And in those mountains lived a wild boar, a gray wolf, a clumsy bear, a striped tiger, a fearsome lion, and a cunning fox. They brought no peace to the old man and old woman. One day, hard times came to the mountains, and life became difficult. It was especially hard for the fox: she was a gourmet, used to eating only the most tender and
Among the herders in northern Kyrgyzstan, felt clothing in the form of a kementai cloak was common. In the south, we noted only a few centers of its distribution in the past. For example, in the Soviet district, the elders from the Adigine group wore such clothing made from dark felt, but covered on top with fabric produced at home. According to the stories of elder Umurzaly Toktonazarov (from the village of Uulu in the Aravan district), "kementai" was sewn in both white and dark
Taking with him fourteen tulpars Twenty-five khans' sons Accompanied by Kulchoro and Kanchoro Semetey set off on a long journey He rode in search of Akshumkar Day and night continuing his path Approaching the lands of Akhun-khan He stopped to rest
The predominant type of family at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century was the nuclear family, which consisted of direct relatives - parents and children. The size of such families varied in different regions where the Kyrgyz lived. For instance, in the Pishpek district in 1912-1913, the average family size was 5.6 people of both sexes (Materials... 1913. p. 284), in the Namangan district - 5.5 (Materials... 1913. p. 90), in the Andijan district - 5.9 (Materials... 1913. p.
Where there is a guest, there is joy and abundance. "It is a sin to leave a hospitable home without tasting the bread," say the Kyrgyz. Indeed, it is in customs that the soul of the people lives, in traditions lies their strength. Hospitality is a distinctive national trait of the Kyrgyz people. For the Kyrgyz, a guest is sacred. It was believed that with the arrival of a guest, the home fills with happiness (kut). In ancient times, the owner of the yurt had to feed the guest and his
Once, Aldar's wife really wanted to eat sour cream, and she began to ask her husband to get a cow. “How can I buy a cow if I have no money?” — the poor man lamented and found no way out. He wanted very much to please his wife, and one morning he said:
The clothing that protects against the cold in winter and at high altitudes in the mountains for all Kyrgyz people, as well as for many peoples of Central and Middle Asia, is the fur coat of the type known as nagolny tulup (ton, postun). It is a typical male garment. Boys began to be dressed in sheepskin coats from about the age of three. In the past, the tulup was an essential attribute of every nomad living year-round in a yurt. “What our stoves and the walls of our houses provide, a Kyrgyz
The separation from Akshumkar was heavy - It felt like my father died again! Semetey wept bitterly for the bird He finally decided to find the falcon! - It was not an ordinary swan that took him away! Kulchoro and Kanchoro said We will go to Sarykhan, to Kankey, to Bakay They have seen many wonders and know much!
The family is the most important institution in the system of social relations in Kyrgyz society. Its history dates back centuries. The roots of many family traditions can be found in the early forms of social relations that existed among the ethnic communities that later became part of the Kyrgyz people. The family has gone through several stages, each characterized by forms of family and family relations corresponding to the existing social relations. In the early stages, the large
Have you heard of the delicacy called suzma? In short, it is a fermented milk product obtained by separating whey from katyk. In terms of consistency, it resembles sour cream, but the taste is different. The name of the product translates from Turkic as "strained," which fully reflects its preparation method. Ready suzma is eaten as a standalone dish, added to salads and soups. Suzma (suzma) can have different consistencies; a thicker version is suitable for pâtés, and it is often
HOW ALDAR ACQUIRED A HORSE The people's word about Aldar's exploits, his cunning and resourcefulness spread across the mountainous region of the Kyrgyz. It also reached the ears of the rich man Karabay. The envious wealthy man rode his best steed to the renowned trickster to challenge him in the art of deception. — Not today, — Aldar replied to the rich man's proposal, — another time. — No, if the people's tales about you are true, then argue with me today. Otherwise, I
While they were riding, he kept recalling the campaign of Manas, showing where they had stopped for the night and telling where and with whom they had fought. When they approached a certain pass, Bakai stopped and said:
The word is the soul of the people! Each proverb is a true gem, extracted from the depths of the national consciousness and polished by time. The civilization of the Kyrgyz nomads is a true treasure trove of wisdom and a repository of moral foundations for us, their descendants and heirs. It is very important for us today to restore much and to carefully manage the wealth bequeathed to us. After all, most of the traditions, legends, proverbs, and taboos represent the philosophy and moral
The glasnost of the perestroika period opened new opportunities for the study and popularization of historical and cultural heritage. It was during this period that the dissemination of sanjyr received a new impetus. Starting from district and regional periodicals and ending with popular magazines of the republic such as "Ala-Too," "Kyrgyzstan Madeniyaty," and others, sanjyr began to be published, allowing a wide range of readers to become acquainted with them. In 1990, a
Once, while on the road, Bakai looked ahead and fancied that Manas, Almambet, and Chubak were riding at the head of the group. Lost in thought, he began to ponder: "Am I really seeing these lions before me, or is it just an illusion?" Upon closer inspection, he saw that it was Semetey, Kulchoro, and Kanchoro. They resembled their fathers Manas, Almambet, and Chubak so closely that it seemed as if their fathers' skins had been taken off and put on their children. Bakai was very
On the appointed day, Aldar placed the "goat" in a bag and came with it to the arena. A huge crowd had gathered here; everyone wanted to see how the horned fighters would battle. They fought so fiercely that sparks flew from their horns. The Khan, seeing Aldar, called him over and said with a smirk:
Ingredients: Starch noodles - 120g, carrot - 130g, radish - 200g, vegetable oil - 100g, garlic - 20g, vinegar (3%) - 30g, ground red pepper - 10g, jusay or herbs - 10g. Preparation method: Cut the carrot and radish into strips, rub with salt, squeeze out the juice, season with pepper, mix with starch noodles and finely chopped garlic, and dress with vinegar and cooled heated oil.
The men's outerwear known as a robe is characterized by great diversity. In the past, it was considered improper to leave the house without it. During cold weather, men wore robes such as chapans, chepkens (chekmen), tons (postuns), and ichiks. Nowadays, "chapan" and "ton" continue to be worn. All of them are fastened on the right side, which is typical for the clothing of ancient Turkic nomads. The outerwear called "chapan" is made with cotton (or wool) and
At that time, Semetey, riding Taking Kulchoro and Kanchoro with him Catching many geese and bustards Were returning home to their aiyl from the hunt - You are always leaving me! Chachikey said, coming out to meet him Taking Akshumkara – the falcon with her Each time I miss you more and more!
In the mid-19th century, some influential manaps, realizing the significance of the sanjyr, began to record its content on paper. However, their first handwritten versions did not gain widespread distribution. Such records were essentially the genealogy of a specific ruler, manap, or biy, and in rare cases, of a clan. B. Soltonoev recalls a sanjyr record that has not survived to our time, made at the behest of the supreme manap of the Kara-Kyrgyz, Ormon-khan. The manap invited a literate
No more people remained who could oppose Semetey; he defeated all his enemies, married Aichurek, and became khan instead of his father Manas. The time came when he began to govern the people independently, encountering no resistance. One night, Manas appeared to Semetey in a dream and said:
Aldar had a goat as white as snow, with sharp, saber-like horns, fierce and aggressive. To prevent it from butting the children, the owner kept it tied up in the yard, under a shed. One day, after returning from a neighboring aiyl, Aldar found that the horned one was missing. "It seems the goat broke the rope and ran off into the field," thought Aldar, and he set off in search of it. He looked for the goat everywhere: in the fields and mountains, in gardens and ravines. But it had
This dish was mainly prepared by southern Kyrgyz tribes closer to autumn. At this time, the seeds of the maroo plant ripened; they were harvested, collected, and dried, then winnowed and cleaned. The cleaned seeds were ground for a long time in a mortar. Pre-cooked potatoes were mashed into a puree, to which maroo flour was added and mixed, along with salt and oil to taste. The dough was kneaded well, then rolled out, cut into squares, filled with maroo, and wrapped. The shape can be like that
Men's trousers were made from various materials. They used calico, home-produced fabrics, sheep and goat skins, suede, and factory-made fabrics (wool, velvet, dense cotton). The cut depended on the material. Trousers of all shapes were closed, and they were tightened with a woolen cord called "gashnik" ("ычкыр"), which was threaded through a fold and tied in front. The ends of the gashnik in the traditional costume of young men were decorated with embroidery made of
Aichuriek flew around all parts of the world In Kashgar, she saw the hero Kanytbek In Andijan, she met Synchibek In Margilan – the young Molabek She met Aikodjo’s son – Belerik No one pleased her She met Elemana’s son Teshtyuk with Koshoy Each one had already aged for her
When Toltoy’s wound healed, he began to consult with Chinkodjo. Sitting together, they reasoned as follows: - Akhun-khan will not voluntarily give us Aichurek, so let’s send our numerous army into battle. We will kill Akhun-khan, bind Adjibai and Tyumenbai by their necks like slaves, and take all their girls and young women, led by Aichurek, as spoils. If the Afghans dare to resist, we will wipe them out to the last one, destroy their homes, turn their city into a desert, and leave not a stone
As people say, it must have been so. According to legend, there lived a clever and resourceful man in a Kyrgyz village, named Aldar-Kose. One day, Aldar went to fetch water. Just as he was lowering the bucket into the well, he saw a notorious bandit approaching him. The bandit had many misdeeds to his name, and Aldar decided to punish the uninvited guest.
The recipe for this dish was found among the ethnic Kyrgyz in China (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region). This dish is prepared on special occasions, when meeting respected relatives or friends. The cooking process is very labor-intensive and lengthy, but the dish is worth the time and effort spent. After trying this dish with a smoky aroma and a subtle taste of meat and navat (fried sugar), a person will long remember its flavor. Ingredients: 4 heads of black ram Navat (fried sugar) 350-400 g
The main items of men's undergarments in the 19th century among the Kyrgyz were the open shirt and trousers. The open shirt — jegde (Fig. 133, a) was usually made from white calico or mat. Its cut was tunic-like. Slightly flared wedges were sewn onto the side edges. The length of the shirt was below the knees, and the sleeves covered the wrists. It was customary to sew in gussets (keshtak). The open collar was trimmed with a band that narrowed at the chest and was fastened with cords or
When Almambet's son, Kulchoro Turned twelve years old Chubak's son - Kanchoro Turned fourteen in response Their strength was such That they could not find a worthy enemy Or a mountain to lean on Or to fight the foe on the way
The sanjyra, as a historical source, consists of a structure made up of legendary and several historical layers. The legendary part mainly encompasses tales about the forty maidens, which form the basis of ancient historical tradition. Stories about Khan Ughuz and Turk Ata, as well as the name of the famous medieval Sufi Sheikh Mansur al-Hallaj, likely entered the sanjyra under the influence of book culture and the activities of Muslim missionaries. Among the legendary ancestors, the last
Kulchoro, upon learning of Toltoy’s departure, mounted Taiyburul, donned the semetey akolpok, and, taking his syrnayzu, galloped to meet the groom. He waited a long time for the enemy to appear and finally, without dismounting, leaned on his spear and fell asleep. Feeling Toltoy's approach, Taiyburul began to stomp his hooves on the ground and neigh, but Kulchoro still did not wake up. His sleep only ended when Taiyburul bit him. Awakening, Kulchoro first got angry at his horse, then
Bek-khan had six viziers — boastful and arrogant. They all boasted of their intellect. One day, Bek-khan was riding through the steppe with all his six viziers when they came across a poor yurt. Near it stood an old man.
This special soup is prepared and served in conjunction with the ritual "Bertik Suruu." Regardless of the ingredients, this special soup helped the sick person to get back on their feet, and the sick person was also aided by faith in the power of words, the ritual accompanying this dish, and the ritual "Bertik Suruu." This ritual has come down to us from the distant times of our ancestors. "Bertik" comes from the word "bertinip," which means a sharp pain