Like in other nomadic countries, the horse in Kyrgyzstan has a very important place in local life. It used to be the only way to travel in the high mountains of the Tian Shan, the...
Even though the Kyrgyz people became sedentary or semi-nomad during the 20th century, they have kept a large part of their traditions and nomadic heritage, including several games...
The capital of Kyrgyzstan is a small, human-sized city marked with the snowy Ala-Too Mountains in the background. It’s very easy to go to the mountains from Bishkek for a picnic or...