The first kick-off meeting within the framework of the project on “Ayans, their Interpretations and Social Power” took place on 24 March at Aigine CRC. The project is supported by the Worldwide Indigenous Science Network. Traditional spiritual practitioners from Chuy, Talas and Yssyk-Kul provinces, as well as representatives of creative youth, came together to discuss the goal and objectives of the project, and to develop a joint approach in implementing every stage of the project. As a result, we were able to form the first working group of practitioners and…
Month: March 2021
Preparation of the final publication
The team of the project “Integration of traditional practices and scientific methods, strengthening the potential of local specialists and raising awareness of residents for the preservation of biodiversity and ecology (Kulun-Ata reserve, Kunduk village, Osh region)” is completing preparations for the publication of a book about the Alai Kuu valley and methods of people’s ecology. The book was created on the basis of field materials that were collected by local residents of Alai-Kuu-rangers of Kulun-Ata nature reserve and the director of the secondary school of Konduk village. Data collection was…
A new project on "Ayans, their interpretations and social power"
Aigine CRC is preparing to start a new project on “Ayans, their interpretations and social power” supported by Worldwide Indigeneous Science Network (WISN). One of the most significant types of dreams in Kyrgyz culture is a prophetic dream – ayan – that can be manifested both, in the state of consciousness and in the state of sleep. In the former state, visions appear as in real life and the message is apparent, while in the latter state, the dream might be of a repetitive nature. Ayans per se are revered as powerful tools of conveying meaningful messages…
Unification practices: What are traditions and what is their role in the modern society of Kyrgyzstan?
On March 3, 2021, a meeting was held from a series of unifying practices, which was devoted to the topic of traditions and their role in modern society in Kyrgyzstan. Three experts, Chinara Seidakhmatova, Shavkat Atakhanov and John Ali made reports on the topic. Chinara S. dwelled on the difference in worldview in defining traditions, emphasizing the difference between scientific and people’s methods of thinking and the impossibility of their consensus. Chinara defined traditions as unwritten norms and rules used to build a social system. She highlighted the existence of…