In February, a program for celebrating Maslenitsa will take place in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Russian Embassy. This year, the organizers promise a grand farewell to winter with traditional treats, round dances, various games, and the symbolic burning of a straw effigy. To avoid confusion among residents regarding the dates, a detailed list of events has been published.
The main events will be concentrated in several locations, including two major cities, starting the celebrations in the south of the country and culminating on the upcoming Sunday.
Schedule and venues for the events:
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 in front of the Ministry of Culture and the Assembly of the People of Kyrgyzstan (Pushkin St., 78). February 22 (Bishkek): 11:00 AM, "Karakachevaya Rosha" Park. February 22 (Kant): 11:00 AM, Central Square near the Akimat (Abdraimov St., 74). February 22 (Kara-Balta): 11:00 AM, square near the V.I. Lenin Culture House (Lenin St., 2). February 22 (Leninskoye village): 11:00 AM, square near 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, particularly vibrant performances are planned at the venue near the Ministry of Culture and the Assembly of the People of Kyrgyzstan, located at Pushkin 78. Creative groups "Souvenir," "Smile," and "Islamay" will perform here. The organizers invite everyone to come with their families to celebrate the arrival of spring in an atmosphere of joy and friendship.
