Happy 10th anniversary, Ruslan Baginskiy! A decade in business is a significant milestone by any measure, but even more so ...

In total silence, Sister Elisaveta stitched the sacred headwear for which her monastery in North Macedonia is renowned ...

Themed “DANAFF – Bridging Asia”, the festival aims to honour outstanding cinematic works with rich humanistic value, fresh ...

A series of developments in Kyrgyzstan threaten to further curb freedom of expression and the media, ten organizations ...

Since January 2025, Zhenishbek Toktorbayev has drawn attention after becoming the mayor of Osh, Kyrgyzstan’s second-largest city in the south. His daily walks and runs around the city, during which ...

Wool, water, Wi-Fi: modernizing an ancient business at the final frontiers of e-commerce At Tumar, women in Kyrgyzstan are bringing together ancient nomadic felting techniques, Soviet machinery ...

9- See The World…In Hats If you want to explore the world but don’t have the money, this museum has got you covered. Ethnic Museum “The World of Hat” is a gallery of traditional hats from around the ...

The world of traditional headwear is as diverse and fascinating as the cultures from which they originate. Each hat tells a ...

Wearing a traditional felt hat, Japarov spoke at a ceremony shown live on Kyrgyz state television, which included the launch of flares in the three countries' national colours in the snowy ...

Ak-kalpak craftsmanship is a traditional Kyrgyz handicraft. The Ak-kalpak is a traditional male hat made with white felt, and which bears deep sacral meanings. Ak-kalpak craftsmanship includes a body ...

What’s the story behind Myktybek Orolbai Hat? All your questions about the UFC fighter Myktybek Orolbai and his traditional Kyrgyz hat. This hat is called the Kalpak and is a core tenant that ...

Kyrgyzstan hoped for a fillip for its tourism on Tuesday after the distinctive headgear traditionally worn by its men, the ak-kalpak, won UNESCO intangible heritage status.