local conditions and customs
Kyrgyzstan
There are written records in the 3rd century BC. The Kyrgyz Khanate was established in the 6th to 13th centuries. In the 16th century, they were forced to relocate from the upper reaches of the Yenisei River to their current place of residence. In 1876, it was annexed by the Russian Empire. In 1936, the Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic was established and joined the Soviet Union, becoming one of the Soviet republics. On August 31, 1991, it gained independence and became the Kyrgyz Republic.
religion:
Kyrgyzstan is a multi religious country where Islam dominates. The country has sects such as Islam, Eastern Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Judaism, and Buddhism. Most Kyrgyz people believe in Islam and belong to the Sunni sect. Islam is also practiced by ethnic groups such as Uzbekistan, Kazakh, Tatar, Uyghur, Tajik, and Donggan. Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians believe in Eastern Orthodoxy; Many Germans believe in Protestantism; Jews believe in Judaism; North Koreans believe in Buddhism. Islam is the main religion in Kyrgyzstan.
Over 80% of the residents of Kyrgyzstan believe in Islam, with the majority being Sunni
custom:
People celebrate this holiday on the vernal equinox in late March every year. On the day before the vernal equinox, every family cooks holiday meals -- porridge made of wheat, wheat, milk and a small amount of meat. On the day of the festival, people dress up and congratulate each other. Smoked the roof of the yurt and livestock; Drink festival Congee; Make a bonfire. Men and children jump over the campfire. They believe that firearms have purification and health benefits. At the same time, horse racing and other entertainment activities will be held. The custom of celebrating the Nauruz Festival has been passed down since ancient times, originating from the ancient Persian Zoroastrianism (also known as Zoroastrianism). This custom is also closely related to the revival of nature in spring. In addition to this festival, there are also a series of customs originating from polytheism. For example, there is a custom of worshipping the Earth God and the Water God. The ritual of worshiping the Earth God and the Water God is usually held twice a year: the first time is in spring, when grass appears on the mountain and the ewe begins to lambing; The second time, in late autumn, is held when people move from pastures to winter camps to prepare for the winter. At that time, people will slaughter livestock and cook dishes similar to those consumed during festivals. After dining, the entire village held a ceremony called Bata, praying to the Earth God and Water God for protection from natural disasters and unfortunate events.
