Kyrgyzstan and the 2003 Convention

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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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Ratification of the Convention on

6 November 2006

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Listing of ICH

Art of Akyns, Kyrgyz epic tellers (2008, RL)

10 elements inscribed

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)
2021: Falconry, a living human heritage (RL)
2021: Nomad games, rediscovering heritage, celebrating diversity (Art18)