An NGO Preserves a Country’s Cultural Biodiversity in Kyrgyzstan
NGOs became something inseparable from the life of our world as they promoted and expanded methods of interaction between civil society institutions and authorities. Kyrgyzstan is no exception. Upon gaining its independence, Kyrgyzstan gained thousands of NGOs as well. Generally, NGOs conduct their
Fashion and Style in Kyrgyzstan
Speaking about the contemporary world we cannot ignore the importance of fashion and style in our lives. Fashion in Kyrgyzstan means as much as it means in Moscow, New York or Milan. But as we all know, fashion is not
Exploring the Arts in Kyrgyzstan
Yuristanbek Shigaev is Head of the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts, a renowned person that represents Kyrgyzstan on the world art arena. Mr. Shigaev and his works once again confirm that art doesn’t have any limits. His works are
Kyrgyzstan Delicacies: A Plunge into the Past Where Traditions Come Alive
Kyrgyz cuisine is very much influenced by the nomadic past of the country, thus, meat dishes dominate in the Kyrgyz food culture. As in every country, food has a special place in the life of people, but in Kyrgyzstan it
The Great Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan, a part of the Great Silk Road, has so much to share with the world. This picturesque country has a huge variety of attractions, among which the main ones are mountains and lakes. Mountains Tien Shan and Pamir, with the
Kyrgyzstan Culture
Kyrgyz culture goes back to ancient times. Being part of the Silk Road, it has been influenced by China, Iran, Middle East, Western world and later Russia, thus becoming home to many different ethnic groups and a rich and differentiated
Country Week: Kyrgyzstan
Editor's Note: This is part I of 7 in a series dedicated to the history, culture, society, tourism, and dining in Kyrgyzstan. From the very heart of Central Asia, a country that used to be a part of the Great Silk
Michelle Brand: The art of recycling
“Once a plastic drinks bottle is empty it is perceived as redundant and is thrown away. I wanted to challenge this wasteful paradigm” Michelle Brand Meet Michelle Brand, an eco designer from Manchester, England. Michelle’s work is a direct response to
Sustainable fashion – Today and tomorrow
Have you ever wondered how that t-shirt you are wearing now is produced? What does it take to create the material it is made of? And most importantly, how can one t-shirt influence the life of our planet? Frequent changes of clothes
China Plastics Challenge
In recent years, whenever you hear about China, you hear about its booming economy and increasing political weight on the world arena. However, you also hear about its environmental problems such as highly polluted air quality, which most of the
