Nauryz in Kyrgyzstan: how the holiday is celebrated across the country

Елена Краснова Society
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Today, March 21, Kyrgyzstan celebrates Nooruz — a holiday symbolizing the spring equinox and the beginning of the new agricultural year. This year, events are taking place not only in Bishkek but throughout the country.

One of the central locations for the celebrations is Naryn, where President Sadyr Japarov participated in the festivities. The holiday events are taking place in the main square of the city. In his address, he noted that Nooruz has truly become a beloved holiday for Kyrgyz people and is celebrated everywhere — from Batken to Osh, as well as in Jalal-Abad, Talas, Chui, and Issyk-Kul regions.

In Osh, the celebration began with the traditional ritual of opening the sumolok in Barpy Alykulov Park. Then, a cultural and concert program started in the central square of the city, while horse competitions and kok boru contests are taking place at the "Toloykon" racetrack.

In Batken region, the festivities are organized at the central stadium, where the ritual of opening the sumolok also took place, after which local authorities congratulated the residents.

In Bishkek, festive events are taking place at Ala-Too Square and in various districts of the capital. Concerts, exhibitions, ethnic fairs, master classes, and markets with traditional dishes have been prepared for local residents and guests of the city.
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