This publication was devoted to a complex of sacred sites located in the Nyldy-Ata gorge, close to the village of Ozgorush in Talas raion. In this unique place, the territory of which is around 7 kilometres square, there are over 30 springs, stones and trees regarded by the local population as sacred sites. The publication …
Year: 2014
PUBLICATIONS OF THE AIGINE CRC STAFF MEMBERS AND ADVISORS
Articles published in the book “Sacred sites of Isyk-Köl: Spiritual Powers, Pilgrimage, and art” (in Kyrgyz, Russian and English), Aigine, 2009: Aitpaeva Gulnara. The dispute on pilgrimage to sacred sites among Kyrgyz Muslims Aldakeeva Gulmira. The role of spirits in Kyrgyz culture Almashev Chagat, Erlenbaeva Maya. Sacred sites and objects of the peoples of Altai …
International fire ceremony Uchurlu Ot
Dates: 19-23 June 2013Venue: Karakol Natural Park Uch Enmek, Altai Republic, Russian FederationWorking language: Altai, English, Russian Long-time partners and experts of the Aigine Cultural Research Center, Nurak Abdrakhmanov and traditional practitioner, Amanbubu Torogeldieva, together with staff member, Cholponai U-G, participated in an international Fire Ceremony Uchurlu Ot, organized within the framework of a conference on the Place …
International conference on the history of perestroika in Central Asia
On June 1, 2013 Aigine Cultural Research Center completed an international conference on The History of Perestroika in Central Asia. The conference was initiated and organized by Dr. Irina Morozova within the framework of the project The History of Perestroika in Central Asia: socio-political transformations in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, 1982-1991. The conference was held with the financial support of the …