Bishkek, April 14, 2026. /Kabar/. The international festival "Aigul Flower" will be held in Batken on April 20-21. It is dedicated to the popularization of the rare aigul flower, listed in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy reports.
According to the ministry, the event is being organized as part of its 2026 work plan. Representatives of rural administrations in the Batken district, as well as guests from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, will participate in the event. International jury will evaluate the artists' skills.
The festival will feature competitions in the following categories:
- Craftsmen's exhibition
- National food fair
- Live folk song and Instrumental music competition
Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category:
- 1st place - 30,000 soms;
- 2nd place - 20,000 soms;
- 3rd place - 10,000 soms.
Participants will also receive incentive prizes. The festival program is scheduled for two days.
Day one: Official opening ceremony, music competitions, and award ceremony.
Day two: Handicraft, flower, and national cuisine exhibitions, as well as an educational tour of the Muz-Bulak Nature Reserve.