🌄 Online Presentation on the Impact of Climate Change on Intangible Cultural Heritage

On February 18, the Aigine Cultural Research Center participated in the second online presentation of the working group “Intangible Cultural Heritage, Climate Change, and the Environment.” Aybek Samakov presented the results of a 2023 study conducted in collaboration with the Suuchular initiative group, supported by the Pawanka Fund. The discussion focused on the effects of climate change on traditional knowledge, including the decline in apricot yields in Batken and the increase in livestock diseases in Naryn, which contribute to the loss of traditional veterinary knowledge. A key topic of interest was the use of local indicators for monitoring climate change, which has been proposed for inclusion in the working group’s new publication.

🌀 Working Meeting with Researchers of Traditional Crafts

On February 19, a meeting was held at the Aigine office with researchers conducting field studies on traditional crafts in Kyrgyzstan. Participants presented preliminary data, shared observations, and discussed key challenges they encountered. It was noted that despite the lack of systemic government support, the level of self-organization among artisans remains high. The discussion emphasized the importance of creating conditions for passing down traditional knowledge to future generations. A more in-depth analysis of the collected materials is planned in the near future.

💭 Studying Books Written Through Ayan – Spiritual Visions

On February 19, another discussion session was held on studying books received through ayan—spiritual visions—organized by our expert, Temirbek Toktogaziev. We met with Bubusara Aruuzhan and explored what ayan is, how books written through visions differ from others, and many related questions. Bubusara Aruuzhan shared her spiritual experiences, which have already resulted in several published books.