Even if you slept through history class, there is something mysterious and timeless about petroglyphs – puzzling over the messages, events, and culture communicated to us from ancient peoples and civilizations. While much has been lost on the Silk Road, in the harsh passage of time, these drawings have survived endless trials for thousands of years,… Continue reading Petroglyphs in Kyrgyzstan
The opening ceremonies at the 2018 Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan were spectacular. Spectacular x A show of lights like the Olympics, but down to earth, artistic communicating a message rather than just pure splender. x Dancers Dancers Dancers x Music Kyrgyz Music Drums Komuz . Mouth Harp Manas x Art x x Horses Solo Horses… Continue reading 2018 Nomad Games Opening Ceremonies
The Sogdians were the principal merchants along the Silk Road . Not only did the they transfer goods they also facilitated cross-cultural exchanges, especially with the Chinese and the Turks. The descendants of the Sogdians, known as Yagnobis, live in a remote valley in Tajikistan and to this day speak a language similar to ancient… Continue reading Sogdians
“Djailoo” in traditional Kyrgyz culture is a fundamental concept, embodying the summer pasture and grazing, where every year during warm period Kyrgyz nomads move their families and yurt homes. “Djailoo” occurs not only out of economic necessity, but also as a life-space and cultural practice that encourages free time and exploration for children. The precarious… Continue reading Djailoo
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