Art Council of Mongolia, Culture Naadam Project

Art Council of Mongolia, Culture Naadam Project

Embroidery is one of the widespread types of applied folk art. The various ornamental compositions in the embroidery reflect the direct connection between man and the environment. The ability to embroider was surrounded by a special aura of respect for the craftswoman, who with her ornaments not only decorated the home, but also conveyed important information about her family, about her family, and also protected them from the evil eye.

Kyrgyz people celebrate Kurman Ait - a holiday of sacrifice for the sake of the Almighty. This is the largest Muslim holiday. Kurman Ait completes the rite of Hajj - a pilgrimage to the shrines of Islam.

This is a game with the use of bones (alchik). Participants draw a circle with a diameter of 3-5 meters. Bones (alchiks) are placed in the middle. Throwing “saka” determines the order of the game. One meter from the circle, a line of impact is drawn on both sides. After the first successful blow, if the alchik is knocked out of the line, the rest of the blows are made from the circle line. In case of an unsuccessful hit, the move goes to the other player. The winner is the one who knocked out the most alchiks.

The traditional clothes of the Kyrgyz people have peculiar features typical for the clothes of nomads. The predominance of the warm type of clothing was associated with the natural and climatic conditions of residence and nomadic life, therefore, wool or felt, leather are often used in their details.\nToday, many types of traditional Kyrgyz clothing are very popular and some of them are used in the Kyrgyz national festive costume. Elements of national clothing are often present in modern clothing, used by both the young and older generations of Kyrgyz.