Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, has unique customs and rich history and culture. The following is a detailed introduction to its local customs:

1. Geography and population

Location: Kyrgyzstan is located in central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China.

Land area: 199,900 square kilometers.

Population: As of January 2024, Kyrgyzstan has a population of about 7.2 million, of which 51.3% are women. There are more than 80 ethnic groups in the territory, including Kyrgyz, Russian, Kazakh, etc.

2. History and culture

History: Kyrgyzstan has a long history with written records from the 3rd century BC. The former Kyrgyz Khanate was annexed by the Russian Empire, joined the Soviet Union in 1936, and gained independence in 1991.

Cultural characteristics: Kyrgyzstan is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country with diverse cultural backgrounds, such as Kyrgyz civilization, Tajik civilization, Kazakh culture and Russian culture.

3. Society and customs

Marriage customs: There are marriage forms in Kyrgyzstan, such as finger marriage, cradle marriage, young marriage and adult marriage, and early marriage is more common. In some places polygamy existed, and the bride price was based on cattle or property.

Festivals and celebrations: There are many traditional festivals in Kyrgyzstan, such as New Year's Day, Orthodox Christmas, Women's Day, Naurus Day, Labor Day, Eid, Victory Day, Independence Day, etc.

Social etiquette: social occasions generally shake hands, and when meeting friends and relatives often use the right hand to press the chest and bow. It is common to give gifts to each other, and gifts in return can be even more valuable. When invited, you should bring flowers and gifts, and the number of flowers should be singular.

4. Clothing and food

Clothing: Traditional clothing includes robes, sheepskin clothing, trousers or leather pants, leather boots or felt boots, etc. Women wear large colorful dresses, covered with knitted velvet or long velvet robes or small vests, under the bloomers, must wear a headscarf.

Diet: Milk and meat as the staple food, special preference for sheep. There is also the habit of storing meat, milk and food for use. Avoid pigs, dogs, donkeys, mules, snakes, birds of prey and self-dead animals.

5. Language

Official language: Kyrgyz is the national language and Russian is the official language under the Constitution.

6. Economy and industry

Economic characteristics: mainly in agriculture and industry, the main agricultural products are wheat, corn, rice, meat, fruit and so on. In terms of industry, it has manufacturing, mining, animal husbandry and other industrial sectors.

7. Tourism resources

Natural landscape: There are many natural landscapes, such as the Issyk Lake in the Tianshan Mountains, known as "God's lost pearl".

Cultural heritage: such as Burana Tower and Sulaiman Holy Mountain, which records rich historical and cultural information.

Kyrgyzstan attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique customs, rich history and culture and beautiful natural landscape.