Year: 2024

🌘: On October 3, we met with Upöl Beyshebayeva, an expert in the traditional art of koshok – public mourning. Upöl eje shared that she had learned this craft from her 98-year-old mother, who currently resides in Talas. During the meeting, we discussed the possibility of holding a mourning ritual in memory of women who died at the hands of their husbands or former partners, as part of the “Grace of Seven Mothers” project. Our goal is to preserve the memory of these tragic events through the art of koshok,…

⚜️ Bata-Patterns: We are delighted to welcome a new opportunity to collaborate with the talented Gulmira Kutuyeva! Gulmira eje has joined the project “Blessings of the Seven Mothers,” within which seven unique Kyrgyz patterns will be created. These patterns will not only reflect the beauty of traditional art but will embody bata – blessings and good wishes addressed to seven women, each of whom has faced difficult life challenges. This project holds special significance for us as it aims to support traditional women’s practices and highlight their contribution to the…

🌚 Starry Skies in Local Legends: On Wednesday, September 18th, a working meeting took place at the Aigine CRC office as part of the “Baldar Asmany” (Children’s Sky) project. The meeting included Asel Kitaeva, head of the association of artists and animators. During the meeting, the illustrations of both primary and secondary characters for the in-development animated film about the starry sky were discussed and approved. The animated film will be presented as a video lesson for children about cosmic characters—planets, stars, and the sky. The lesson will introduce viewers…

Preparation for the Presentation: As part of a partnership project with the Public Foundation “Arysh-Kench,” the Aigine Cultural Research Center is preparing to present the translation of a book by a long-time partner, cultural practitioner, and founder of the World Indigenous Science Network (WISN), Apela Colorado. Her book “Woman Between Worlds” is dedicated to her spiritual journey through the exploration of her indigenous cultural roots. The book presentation is planned for the end of September. Forum Activities: As part of the work of the International NGO Forum on Intangible Cultural…