Kyrgyzstan and the 2003 Convention

Latest news and events

Safeguarding practices and rituals in sacred sites in Kyrgyzstan

27 July 2021

In November 2018, UNESCO approved an international assistance request from Kyrgyzstan to develop an inventory and safeguarding measures concerning pilgrimages to sacred sites and performance ›››

21 March: the International Day of Nowruz

18 March 2021

4th sub-regional Training for Trainers in Central Asia takes place online

17 September 2020

Periodic reporting

On the implementation of the Convention

15/12/2024

On Urgent Safeguarding List elements

Ala-kiyiz and Shyrdak, art of Kyrgyz traditional felt carpets

2012

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Key references

Ratification of the Convention on

6 November 2006

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Committee Member

Membership and participation

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Listing of ICH and Register

Traditional knowledge and skills in making Kyrgyz and Kazakh yurts (Turkic nomadic dwellings) (2014, RL)

12 elements inscribed

2021: Falconry, a living human heritage (RL)
2021: Nomad games, rediscovering heritage, celebrating diversity (Art18)
2020: Traditional intelligence and strategy game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme (RL)
2019: Ak-kalpak craftsmanship, traditional knowledge and skills in making and wearing Kyrgyz men’s headwear (RL)
2017: Kok boru, traditional horse game (RL)
2016: Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz (RL)
2016: Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka (RL)
2015: Aitysh/Aitys, art of improvisation (RL)
2014: Traditional knowledge and skills in making Kyrgyz and Kazakh yurts (Turkic nomadic dwellings) (RL)
2013: Kyrgyz epic trilogy: Manas, Semetey, Seytek (RL)
2012: Ala-kiyiz and Shyrdak, art of Kyrgyz traditional felt carpets (USL)
2008: Art of Akyns, Kyrgyz epic tellers (RL)

On-going nomination(s)

2022: Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes (RL)

Project

Silk Roads Heritage Corridors in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran - International Dimension of the European Year of Cultural Heritage

1 October 2018 – 1 September 2021

Amount (US$) 3,400,000 ›››

Safeguarding of practices and rare rituals related to sacred sites in Kyrgyzstan: preparation of an inventory and safeguarding measures

19 November 2018 – 18 November 2020

Amount (US$) 99,950 ›››

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Central Asia

1 January 2012 – 1 January 2016

Amount (US$) 395,362 ›››

Safeguarding of the Art of the Akyns, Kyrgyz Epic Tellers

1 February 2005 – 1 October 2009

Amount (US$) 148,493 ›››

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Interviews

Ms Dinara Chochunbaeva Director, Central Asian Crafts Support Association's Resource Centre in Kyrgyzstan (CACSARC-kg)

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Accredited NGOs located in this country

Aigine Cultural Research Center - Aigine CRC - KYRGYZSTAN

2004

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Общественный фонд 'Рурал девелопмент фанд' - KYRGYZSTAN

2003

Public Fund 'Rural Development Fund' - KYRGYZSTAN ›››

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Category 2 center(s)

Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Legislation

Law on Copyright and Related Rights

1998

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