| Description |
The festival has a national status. In present days, the Kyrgyz Shyrdagy Festival became a meeting point for artisans, traders, representatives of travel companies, scientists and fans of felt carpets not just from Kyrgyzstan but also from other countries. It promotes development of the craft market in Kyrgyzstan and the region and, in turn, improves the living standards and social status of artisans. The festival also demonstrates the inseparability of cultural ties between generations, stimulates young people to study, preserve and develop traditional crafts, and draws the attention of the general public of Kyrgyzstan to the issues of preserving the intangible cultural heritage. |
