On March 21, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, visited the central square of the city of Naryn to participate in the celebration of Nowruz.
Before the festivities began, he and the First Lady, Aigul Japarova, inspected a special installation with yurts that illustrated the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people.
The exhibition featured four yurts, each representing a unique aspect of national culture. In one of them, folk craftsmen demonstrated traditional forms of applied art, while in another, excerpts from the epic "Manas" were recited by a manaschi. A separate yurt was dedicated to the process of opening kumys and its tasting, symbolizing the traditions and unity of the people.
The concert program included a prologue that revealed the meaning and spirit of the Nowruz holiday. Through images of nature, the change of day and night, the awakening of the earth, as well as the figures of Umay Ene and the farmer, the origins of the holiday, ideas of purification, renewal, abundance, and the continuity of generations were conveyed.
In his congratulatory speech, the President emphasized the importance of holding state holidays in the regions of the country, which contributes to the unity of the people.
This year, Nowruz is celebrated in Naryn – one of the historically significant and spiritual regions of the country.
The President congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan and compatriots abroad, as well as representatives of the diplomatic community and international organizations, wishing everyone peace, harmony, and prosperity.
The celebration continued with a concert part, which featured a theatrical composition reflecting the beauty of the Naryn region, its historical heritage, cultural values, and symbols of Kyrgyz statehood. The performance combined musical, choreographic, and visual elements, conveying a common idea of revival, development, and the strength of the country. ```
