This week, the filming of traditional koshoks took place within the framework of the project “Blessing of Seven Mothers.” The project is dedicated to the memory of innocent daughters and sisters whose lives were tragically taken, becoming symbols of collective pain and a reminder of the need to protect the life and dignity of women. We have created seven koshoks — seven poetic laments, each devoted to a young woman whose life was cut short. The author of these texts is Shaakan Toktogul, an Aigine expert, journalist, and researcher of traditional Kyrgyz culture. Today, we have seven koshoks, seven stories: Altynai, Aizirek, Aikyz, Rakhima, Aiturgan, Burulai, Aizada.

On October 2, the Aigine CRC hosted the first lecture of a new series on Kyrgyz culture and spiritual practices, initiated by the women’s community Kurama. The session was led by Shaakan Toktogul, Aigine expert, who presented the collection “Ayaldyktan Asylzaadalykka Zhol” (“From Womanhood to Nobility of Spirit”), featuring traditional women’s meditative practices. The collection was created through a partnership between Aigine CRC and Soltek LLC with the support of the Pawanka Fund. The lecture was warmly received, and a second session is being considered.