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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BISHKEK, June 30 (Xinhua) — The festivals “Kyrgyz daamy” (Taste of Kyrgyz Cuisine) and “Kyrgyz shyrdagy” (shyrdag is a type of felt carpet), as well as the international tournament in Kyrgyz wrestling “Khan Koshoi” were held in At-Bashy district of Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan from June 28 to 29, the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on its website.
The festival featured traditional national dishes, including forgotten recipes. Folk art masters from seven regions of the country presented their unique products, including felt carpets and other handicrafts. In addition, athletes from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan took part in a tournament in Kyrgyz Kurosh /a type of wrestling/, and archers and artists demonstrated their skills.
The event began with a performance of an excerpt from the epic “Manas”. Then, in the form of a theatrical performance, the stages of making Kyrgyz shyrdagy, baking traditional bread, preparing kumys and other elements of the life of nomads were shown.
A concert program was also organized for the festival guests. –0–