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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BISHKEK, Aug. 10 /Xinhua — The international cultural and environmental festival "Snow Leopard | Ak Ilbirs" was held from August 9 to 10 in the picturesque Karala-Archa jailoo on the southern shore of Kyrgyzstan's Lake Issyk-Kul, bringing together hundreds of guests from Kyrgyzstan and foreign countries.
According to the festival organizers, the event brought together science, art and traditions of nomadic peoples, and its main goal was to draw attention to the protection of the snow leopard and the development of sustainable ecotourism.
During the festival, guests took part in scientific lectures and discussions on the biodiversity of the Tien Shan Mountains. They were shown the hunting traditions of Salbuurun, horse racing, archery and performances of the berkutchi. Ecologists and zoologists from Kyrgyzstan, other SCO countries, Turkey and Western countries shared new data on the state of the rare predator population and measures to preserve it.
The cultural program combined the Manas epic performed by manaschy, folk poetry of akyns, melodies of komuz players and performances of ethno-ensems. Spectators watched with interest the national games of ordo, toguz korgool and alysh. The festival area included eco-zones without plastic, where master classes on waste recycling and sustainable lifestyle were held.
The mountain race “In the Footsteps of the Snow Leopard”, which took place on August 10, had a bright finale. Participants from different countries covered picturesque routes along the slopes of Tien Shan.
As the festival organizers noted, the event is planned to be held annually. This will help make it an important part of the country's tourist calendar and a platform for international cooperation in the field of ecology and preservation of cultural heritage. –0–
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