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The Culture of Kyrgyz People in 19 C
The Culture of Kyrgyz People in 19 C
people in 19 c.
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Oral and written culture.
Music.
Manas epic
Manas epic consists of: Manas, Semetey, Seitek
parts.
The epic describes the fight of Kyrgyz people for
their independence, the idea of establishing one
state and to protect it. The epic also describes the
daily life of Kyrgyz people, economy, lifestyle
and culture. The birth, surprising deeds of Manas,
the movement of Kyrgyz from Altay to Ala-Too,
his proclamation as a khan is historically
explained. The relationship with Chinese,
Manchu , Oirat, Kalmyks is described.
Video on Manas epic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5OZ
C7kXo4&t=257s