The Epic "Manas": A Tale of the Liberation of Turkestan from Chinese Invaders
Tale of the liberation of Turkestan from Chinese invaders Into valleys, mountains, and meadows Under the skies of the native land Through three roads across the steppe, Like three raging rivers, The Kyrgyz came from Altai. The military horn blared, The surnay shrieked piercingly. Like thunder, like a heavenly voice, The battle drum thundered. Under the red banner ahead With his retinue, Manas, Behind him, raising their banner, Kazakh Kokche, Noygut Chubak — By their mother, Kalmak, The head of