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📒 Work trip: On April 20, 2024, the team of the Aigine Cultural Research Center made a work trip to the Issyk-Kul region to conduct a training on intangible cultural heritage. The training was organized on the occasion of World Children’s Day as part of the annual “Tushoo toy” festival, which is held by the administration of the Kün Chygysh village and the local sports association. Cholponai U-G, Senior Project Coordinator of the Aigine Cultural Research Center, presented the center’s projects, efforts, and results in the field of safeguarding intangible…

🎶 On April 18, the working group of the project “Bringing konur үn to the sound of the Kyrgyz orchestra”, musicians Cholpon Turumbaeva, Rysbek Zhunushov, Zalina Kasymova held the first hearing of the orchestra with the inclusion of reconstructed komuzes and kyl kyyaks. Within the framework of the first hearing the interim results of the process of training young musicians and further steps within the framework of the project activities were discussed. 🎉 Namazbek Uraliev – Master Arirang: On April 15, Namazbek Uraliev and Aigine CRC employee Meerim Aitkeev attended the…

🏆 Award Ceremony: Today, in the grand hall of the K. Moldobasanov Conservatory, the “Master Arirang” award ceremony took place, honoring Namazbek Uraliev and Asel Kalkanova. This prestigious award is presented by the International Advisory Board “Masters of Culture” from South Korea, which supports new cultural initiatives, promotes sustainable cultural development, and fosters a new generation of cultural leaders. The ceremony began with an opening speech by Akylbek Kasaboltov, the head of the Traditional Music and Folk Instruments Department, expressing pride in collaborating with the outstanding komuz virtuoso Namazbek Uraliev.…

🧵 Week of Master Classes: Tomorrow, April 6, will mark the final day of the master class week for the residents of the crisis center “Sezim.” Throughout the week, they’ve been studying felting techniques, delving into the meanings of various embroideries, and creating products with their own hands. Additionally, there have been meetings with guests who shared their stories of overcoming family violence and offered practical advice. Visiting various workshops, where participants could interact with craftsmen and witness firsthand the creations possible by their own hands, sparked particular interest. Over…