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Kyrgyz cultural development

2024-07-09 14:18

The development of Kyrgyz culture is a long and unique process, and the following is a detailed overview of its development:


Historical background:


Kyrgyzstan, also known as Kyrgyzstan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia with a history dating back to 201 BC.


Kyrgyz culture has developed at the intersection of multiple cultures, including Mongol, Persian, Turkic, and Russian elements.


The Kyrgyz people originally lived in the upper Yenisei River in northern Asia, mainly engaged in nomadic and hunting.


Oral literature:


Kyrgyz literature has experienced a long development process from oral literature to written literature.


Folk oral creation has appeared since the Paleolithic period, including myths, legends, stories, riddles, idioms, proverbs and so on.


Among them, the long epic "Manas" is an outstanding representative of the Kyrgyz oral literature, praising the national hero Manas and his descendants against aggression, defending their hometown great achievements.


Written literature:


Kyrgyz written literature developed under the influence of Russian literature after the October Revolution of 1917.


Famous Kyrgyz writers and poets include M. Aitmatov, D. Pokobayev, D. A. Tokambayev et al.


Among them, M. Aitmatov has won honor for the Kyrgyz nation with his outstanding literary achievements and is one of the most widely read writers in the world.


Languages and official languages:


Kyrgyz is the national language, while Russian is still widely used as the official language after the Russification policy of the first century.


Economy and Society:


The main economic activity in Kyrgyzstan is animal husbandry, and the agricultural population accounts for more than 60% of the country's population.


After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan's economy was severely affected and it became one of the poorest countries in the world.


Folklore and Festivals:


Kyrgyzstan has a rich and unique folk culture and festivals, such as the New Year temple fair, which show the warm hospitality and bold characteristics of the Kyrgyz people.


Cultural exchange:


Kyrgyzstan maintains close cultural exchanges with China and other neighboring countries, such as the New Year temple fair and other activities to show the charm of traditional Chinese culture to the Kyrgyz people.


To sum up, the development of Kyrgyz culture is the result of a long historical process integrating multi-cultural elements. Its unique oral literature, written literature, language and official language, economic and social structure, as well as folklore and festivals, together constitute the colorful and unique charm of Kyrgyz culture.


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