Day: July 11, 2025

Expert Meeting at the National Academy of Manas: As part of the project “Digital Journey into the World of Intangible Cultural Heritage,” an expert meeting organized specifically for Aigine CRC by the National Academy of Manas took place. The sections dedicated to Kyrgyz oral folk art and epic storytelling in the database were discussed. Experts highlighted the significance of this database for cultural and educational fields and proposed its integration into educational programs. Participation in UNESCO Evaluation Body Summer Session: From July 7 to July 11, the summer session of…

Participation in the “Oimo” Festival and Conference: On July 2, 2025, the Aigine Cultural Research Center (Aigine CRC) team participated in the 19th International Festival of Traditional Culture and Crafts “Oimo” and the conference “Safeguarding Traditional Culture and Developing Creative Industries Based on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)” held in Karakol. Aigine CRC serves as a national partner of the festival and facilitated the participation of seven craftspeople from Kyrgyzstan’s southern regions. During the festival, the team documented traditional craft workshops, recorded various practices, household items, and musical instruments, and presented…