Events Calendar 2019 Events Calendar 2019 Spring Summer

Events Calendar 2019

Events Calendar 2019 Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Spring Event dates Name Description Location Organizations Level 17 th of March “Yntymak” festival The festival program includes Taigan dog show, propaganda of purebred breeding of Taigan hunting dogs and Golden Eagles (experience exchange). Chuy region, «Sanat-Kumai» , Chuy – Tokmok, Public association Sovetskoe village «Kyrgyz Jash Kyuch» Coordinator p. +996 555 756564 International 21 st of March Nooruz Tradition of preparing national dish of sumolok on the day of the spring equinox, local governments would organize concerts and small national sport competitions. Bishkek, All regions of KR Regional representative bodies Governmental 21 -24 th of March “Nooruz” Festival In honor of the Nooruz Bishkek holiday the event exhibits works of local artisans with the most authentic and popular types of their products. Coordinator - Chochunbaeva Dinara p. +996 555 933375 International

Spring Event dates Name Description Location Organizations Level 24 th of March 7 th of April “Creative Industry in Crafts” The new project "Creative Industry in Crafts" will be held in the framework of the cultural revolution. The event will present the most creative ideas in the field of art, tourism and culture All regions of KR Coordinator - Within Kyrgyz Chochunbaeva Dinara Republic p. +996 555 933375 12 th of April Aigul Fest Promotion of multicultural and national unity of youth, accumulation of youth initiatives on friendship and harmony, strengthening of relationships between different nationalities living in Kyrgyzstan Batken region p. +996 773 381527 +996 3622 50012 Governmental 1 th of May Mountain biking competitions CBT Arslanbob Competitions for mountain biking. V/Arslanbob Djajal-Abad region p. +996 777342476 Regional 18 -19 th of May Summer season opening International Tourism Fair «Issyk. Kul International Tourism Fair and Exhibition» The purpose of the event is «Sports and fitness to establish business complex» connections between the с. Cholpon – Ata tourism industries of various countries, as well as to attract a significant number of foreign tourists for recreational and rehabilitation purposes in the region. Department of International Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic

Summer - June Event dates Name Description Location Organizations Level 1 st of June “Joo-Guluk” Tushoo Toi festival Annual festival. Festival program: 10 K marathon, starting from the center of Bokonbaevo village to the coastal zone of Manzhyly. Ata Bokonbaevo village and coastal zone of Manzhyly-Ata TPSA «Bokonbaevo- Regional Manjyly» , Bakyt Choitonbaev. P. +996 700 267795, +996 778 267795 1 st of June «King of the Mountain» - uphill events and health fair The purpose of the event is to promote a healthy lifestyle in the family. Competition participants must get to the top of the mountain first, in the shortest time possible. Chunkurchak ski base Public association International «Cycling Embassy of Kyrgyzstan» , Event association «BOOM Studio» , «Run the Silk Road» marathon and «Chunkurchak» Skiing resort p. +996 558 586898 28 th of June «Kymyz» Festival The goal of the event is to praise the generosity of Kyrgyz people and treat guests with the traditional drink ‘Kymyz’, and also to familiarize them with therapeutic properties of this drink. Naryn region, Kochkor district Public Regional administration of the Kochkor District. Responsible officer: Sadykova Elmira P. +996 700 021717

Summer - June Event dates Name 13 -14 th of June «Tengri music» music festival 22 nd of June «Kurak jana terme» Festival 28 -29 th of June “Kyrgyz Shyrdak» international festival 28 -30 th of June “Kol Fest” Central Asian music and arts festival Description Location Organizations Level The main goal is to develop event tourism in the Kyrgyz Republic, the infrastructure of the area, the formation of an attractive area image, and to attract tourists. The festival is dedicated to Kurak – traditional name that is given to various types of products that are made from shreds sewn together (patchwork). Hippodrome in Cholpon-Ata, «Nomad» amphitheater, «Ruh Ordo» Coordinator Yurtaeva Victoria p. +996 770 787674 Kara-Alma Conservation Area, Jalal-Abad region The goal is to pass on the heritage from the ancestors, preserve intangible cultural values, develop the Shyrdak craft, involve the next generation of young people in the field of crafts and prepare new young craftsmen for the next festival The Festival will be held on the southern coast of Issyk. Kul lake. This large-scale event would involve three days of creative art and interactive activities. . Naryn region, At-Bashy district, Koshoy Stadium СВТ Jalal-Abad, Regional P: +996 3722 21962, +996 772 376602 (mobile) Coordinator - Ruhsora Abdullaeva At-Bashy State International Administration, «Altyn Choichok Uzdary» association, regional office. Responsible officer: Jarkyn Ibraeva P. +996 555 300400 Southern coast of Issyk-Kul lake, Bokonbaevo village «Be travel» LLC. Batyrbekov Chyngyz p. +996 556331106 International

Summer - July Event dates Name Description Location Organizations Level 2 th of July Agro Fest Folk show, pet exhibition, Kyrgyz national games, wool exhibition, national dishes, Horse games. Yurt camp «Zhaichy» Issyk-Kul region p. +996 553 622962 +996 557 556455 Regional 13 th of July Festival “Bugu Ene” In order to develop and preserve the heritage of the traditions of the Kyrgyz people (handicrafts, traditions, customs, national cuisine, national games Animal shelter «Bugu Ene» Naryn State Reserve, Naryn District, Naryn region p. +996 0551957957 p. +996 0701957957 International 14 th of July Festival of the national dishes At the festival visitors could learn how to cook traditional Uzbek dishes (kocho-pepel, gul-manti and kattama), and also to try those dishes Kyrgyzstan, Jalal-Abad region, Jalal-Abad city, Sovetskaya str. , 3 A СВТ Jalal-Abad, P: +996 3722 21962, +996 772 376602 (mobile) Coordinator - Ruhsora Abdullaeva Regional 15 th of July Ethno-festival “Teskey Jeek” Territories of the Ton district Head: Jyldyz Asanakunova P. +996 777347419 International 20 nd of July “Mountain Travel” Festival Program of the ethno-festival: - the show "Salbuurun"; - ethno-sport games; - yurt construction competition; - folklore program; - traditional equestrian games, Kok-Boru, Kyz Kuumai; Festival includes national games such as Ulak-tartysh, Kyz. Kuumai, Tyiyn-Enmey, Er-Enish and others. The festival also organizes folklore shows and traditional Kyrgyz cuisine fair. Lenin’s Peak Mountaineers Base Camp TPSA Sary-Mogol Abdilla Tashbekov P. +996 556 092627 International

Summer – July - August Event dates Name Description Location Organizations Level 25 th of July Eco-cultural event "Köl-Ene" Program: Coastal zone of Manzhyly- a drawing contest among Ata local schools pupils on the topic “Kol-Ene”; - Thanksgiving for water; - Сleaning of the coastal zone. TPSA «Bokonbaevo -Manjyly» , Bakyt Choitonbaev. P. +996 700 267795, +996 778 267795 Regional 25 th of July National horse games Festival Naryn region, Son-Kul lake TPSA Kochkor Bekbolot Builashev +996 777 265559 +996 3535 51114 International 28 th of July National horse games Festival Those fascinating, traditional horse-riding games will take place on the high-mountain pastures of the Son-Kul lake, including: ulak-tartysh, kyzkumay, tyiyn-enmey, and erenish. Traditional horse-riding competitions in Ulak-tartysh, Kyz-Kuumai, Tyin-enmey and er-enish. Kyzyl-Oi village, Suusamyr village administration (aiyl okmotu) Artyk Kulubaev P. : +996 312 464785, + 996 555 417847 International Artisans from different countries exhibit their products at the stalls of the Handicrafts Fair, which continues traditions of the Silk Road. Bishkek, a square near «Ala -Too» movie theatre, National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev Cholpon – Ata, central town square, across Eco centre Koshoeva Meer +996 555 960577 International 26 -29 th of July International “Oimo” festival 31 st of July– 4 th of August

Event dates Name Summer - August Description Location Organizations Level 3 rd of August “Karagat Fest” The purpose of the festival is to “Avep” NGO, promote berries and fruits growing in Temirovka village, the Issyk-Kul region on the local and Issyk-Kul region foreign markets. The festival program includes a festive parade of berries, farmers fair, an exhibition of technical equipment, workshops, competitions and a concert program. Coordinator Jasoolov Daniyar +996779357999 International 3 rd- of August «Kyzyl Oruk» apricot festival The festival demonstrates the desire of local farmers to unite and seek for growth opportunities on the new markets. The goal is to promote and popularize the uniqueness of the apricot of the southern coast of Issyk. Kul region «Kekilik» beach, Ton village TPSA «Bokonbaevo. Manjyly» , Bakyt Choitonbaev. P. +996 700 267795, +996 778 267795 Regional 4 rd- of August «Manjyly-Ata» Fest Development of ethno-tourism, honoring and preserving the biocultural heritage of ancestors Юрточный городок «Манжылы-Ата» С. Боконбаво TPSA «Bokonbaevo. Manjyly» , Bakyt Choitonbaev. P. +996 700 267795, +996 778 267795 Regional 3 rd-4 th of August Mountaineering in the Pamir (Lenin’s Peak) Festival National games, artists performances, Osh region, Achykclimbing, trekking, downhill skiing, Tash tract walking, riding on horseback and yaks. P. +996 312 651221 Within Kyrgyz Republic 10 th of August «Birds of Prey – Program includes: Bokonbaevo” Festival - exhibition of the birds of prey, - craftsmen fair; - national games with tourists; - folklore program; - yurt construction competition; СВТ-Bokonbaevo Coordinator Saltanat Kadyrkulova, +996 779 455045 International "Zhaychy" Yurt camp Kok-Sai village

Summer - August Event dates 17 th of August Name Osh Fest 16 -18 th of August “Salbuurun” International festival 25 th of August J-Fest Summer Description The culture of the Kyrgyz and Uzbek cuisines, local handicrafts, cultures of various ethnic groups of the area, showcase of the ancient caravan passing through Osh on its way along the Silk Road. The festival program includes horse-riding nomad games - Tiyin Enmei and Kyz-Kuumai, competitions between Kok-Boru teams, archery competitions and a demonstration of some elements of the traditional “Salbuurun” team hunt, with a group of horse-riding eagle hunters (berkutchi) accompanied by Kyrgyz hunting greyhounds - Taigans. Presentation of summer touristic activities- horseback riding, cycling and walking tours, accommodation in guest houses and yurt camps, folklore, Kok. Boru, and other services. Exhibitions and master classes from craftsmen, ethnocultural folklore concert. Location Organizations Level City of Osh, Park named after Toktogul Satylganov Abdullaev Atabek +996 557 190190 +996 550 339292 Regional Bokonbaevo village, "Uch-Korgon" tract «Salbuurun» federation President of the Federation – Almaz Akunov +996 550 395094 International Issyk-Kul region, Jyrgalan valley «Jyrgalan» Ibakov Emil P. +996 557 207777 International

Autumn Event dates Name Description Location Organizations Level 16 th of September “Nukura” Festival National traditions of Kyrgyzstan, its products, demonstration of national dishes. Ethno-festival program includes: Traditional crafts and national products, Cooking master classes, Competitions in traditional games, “Too koinundagy shaar” would present a photo exhibition at the Ala-Too stadium, National and local products fair. Naryn region, Naryn Vice Mayor of the city of Naryn S. Esenamanova, +996555 008 760 Head specialist N. Omurzakov +996 700 872720 Regional 18 th of October “Alma” Festival Stimulation and improvement of the quality of apple varieties grown in the Jumgal region. Naryn region, Jumgal district Regional State Administration, Chaek village, Responsible officer Isakova Gulbarchyn P. +996 557 574781

Winter Event dates Name 15 th of December Winter season opening 19 th of January Ski racing festival 2 nd of February Festival "Kyrgyzstan - country of alpine skiing and winter recreation" Description The goal of the event is to promote active and healthy lifestyle among local people and to attract tourists who are interested in winter recreational activities. The event includes exciting competitions, fun relay races, small contests and gifts. The aim of the event is to develop winter tourism in Arslanbob. The event program will include horse riding, 8 K skiing, chess competitions, arm wrestling and live performances of national and Uzbek music. Entertainment program, music, competitions, skiing and snowboarding. Location Organizations Level Chuy region Department of Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic Governmental Jalal-Abad region, Arslanbob village СВТ «Arslanbop» +996777342476 Hayat Tarykov Regional “ZIL” ski base in Chuy region Department of Governmental Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, Council on Development of Business and Investments under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, JICA alumni association, International Business Council, Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan