Kyrgyzstan

Culture

• Islam is the religion of 75% of the population.
• The main Christian churches are Russian Orthodox and Ukrainian Orthodox
• Manas, an epic poem
• Tush kyiz, large, elaborately embroidered wall hangings

Flag

It is considered that there are 40 Kyrgyz tribes. This is symbolized by the 40-rayed yellow sun in the center of the flag of Kyrgyzstan. The lines inside the sun represent the crown or shangrak of a yurt, a symbol replicated into many facets of kyrgyz architecture.

Related Topics:
Shangrak - Yurt

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Holidays