Bishkek, Oct. 26, 2026 /Kabar/. The event dedicated to promoting the national culture and spiritual heritage of Kyrgyz people was held at the Lakitelek National Academy in Hungary, the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy reports.
According to the ministry, the Kyrgyz National "Manas" Theatre presented a traditional Kyrgyz yurt to the Academy. The event also featured the launch of a Hungarian-language edition of *Köl Tolkunu* ("Waves of the Lake"), a book by the prominent Kyrgyz poet Alykul Osmonov.
The formal ceremony was attended by Sultan Raev, Secretary General of the international organization TURKSOY; Eldar Abdyldaev, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Hungary; as well as representatives of local authorities, the diplomatic corps, and various cultural figures.
During the event, special emphasis was placed on promoting the national values, traditions, and spiritual heritage of the Kyrgyz people on international stage. The gifting of the Kyrgyz yurt serves as a significant step toward strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.
Furthermore, the publication of Alykul Osmonov’s *Köl Tolkunu* in Hungarian will help promote Kyrgyz literature among international readers and further the development of cultural cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Hungary.
The ceremony included a concert program featuring *manaschi* (reciters of Manas epic) and *akyns* (improvisational poets) from the Kyrgyz National "Manas" Theatre. The performers showcased the ancient epic heritage of the Kyrgyz people, the art of improvisational poetry, and the nation’s musical traditions.
