In February, a series of Maslenitsa events will take place in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Embassy of Russia. Guests can expect warm pancakes, cheerful round dances, various games, and the traditional burning of a straw effigy, symbolizing farewell to winter. To avoid confusion with the celebration schedule, information about the locations and dates of the events has been published.
The main events will take place in several villages and two cities, starting from the southern part of the country, with the culmination marked on the upcoming Sunday.
Schedule and locations of the celebrations:
February 18 (Osh): 12:00 PM, Russian House, Bobulova St., 72. February 22 (Tokmok): 10:00 AM, Central Square, Sarbagyshev St., 80a (landmark - central library). February 22 (Bishkek): 11:00 AM, area near the Ministry of Culture and the Assembly of the People of Kyrgyzstan (Pushkin St., 78). February 22 (Bishkek): 11:00 AM, "Karaagach Grove" park. February 22 (Kant): 11:00 AM, Central Square near the Akimat (Abdraimov St., 74). February 22 (Kara-Balta): 11:00 AM, Central Square near the V.I. Lenin Cultural Center (Lenin St., 2). February 22 (Leninskoye village): 11:00 AM, square next to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. February 22 (Osh): 12:00 PM, Alley of Friendship between Russia and Kyrgyzstan (landmark - Archangel Michael Church). February 22 (Belovodskoye village): 3:00 PM, Central Park.
In Bishkek, at Pushkin St., 78, the program promises to be particularly rich: creative groups "Souvenir," "Smile," and "Islamay" will perform. The organizers invite families to attend the celebration to enjoy the arrival of spring in a friendly atmosphere.
