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Kyrgyzstan stands by it Cuisine

In Asia woman do everything to indulge a man, and as is generally known: the way to men's heart lies through his stomach. This fact precisely explains why the Asian cuisine is much more refined than European or any other one. I bet, any gourmand will agree with me, certainly if he ever tasted at least one of such foods as "Byjy", "Kazy-Karty" or "Chuchuk"
If none of these titles are familiar to you, then this article is certainly for you.

The root of Kyrgyz

Culture... is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, arts, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society."
E.Tylor

The roots of the Kyrgyz family trace back to the ancient times, to the epic of ethnic communities, based on these tribes formed. Originally the people lived in Siberia,Yenesei region and they were red-haired with blue or green eyes. Later, after the Mongolian invasion as the result of blood mix they became more Asian looking people.

A Chance encounter with a working child in Kyrgyzstan

I was just watching how the snowflakes were falling on the roof and trees, already white from weeks of snow.and the boy sitting on his sled. "What is he thinking about" I wondered.

I was going to turn on the gas heater but, ouch.no matches.

I went out to get matches, on my way back something did stop me. It was the little boy with the look of adult.

I just came closer and asked him to move a little, he didn't say a single word, just moved over and made some room for me.. We were sitting for a while keeping the silence.

The UNDP Program in Kyrgyzstan

The United Nations Development Program, is recording sucesses in Kyrgyzstan after over 5 years of involvment. Here is a look at how to program work.

Kyrgyzstan became as independent country in 1991. It is a young developing state with a democratic system. Many foreign countries have helped Kyrgyzstan in this process. Also, United Nations Development Program work in Kyrgyzstan, which aims to provide support in poverty alleviation. One of UNDP Program is "Local Governance".

Water

"They delight in you, without knowing, what you are" Antoine de Saint- Exupery about water.

Water is one the most important things that keeps us alive. Water is everywhere: in the ground and in the air we breathe. Our bodies is about 20% water.

People use more water than we need just to stay alive - for cleaning, cooking, bathing, laundering, and just for fun. We enjoy water so much and often happily waste it without any second thought.

Kurmanjan Datka - Part 1

Gulka presents the story of Kurmanjan Datka, the Kyrgyz woman who redefined the posibilities of a woman in the Kyrgyz society.

Kurmanjan was born In 1811 in the village Orok, next to Osh,. The nature itslef was forming the character of this not ordinary woman.

The situation is really bad here

The Opposition People's Movement lead by Kurmakbek Bakiyev- the X prime-minister of Kyrgyzstan is confronting the goverment.

The Andijan bloodbath

We don't have a catagory for this story, one of our friends have been in the refugee camp and talked with people who experienced the government attack on demonstrators, here is their account of the events.

Note.  This story is based on conversations with refugees in Jalalabat.,  journalists are not allowed into the camp and neither is cameras.

Escaped terrorists from the prison in Andijan held the demonstration where nine people died. That is what the MM reported.

In fact, the story was quite different. More than 500 people died before they crossed the Kyrgyz border. There were not a group of escaped terrorists. But there were a peaceful group of unarmed people..

The art gallery in Oak Park

The Art Museum in the Oak Park, where you can get in touch with the history of Asian people, even get something interesting for yourself

Every day when I walk to university I always pass near an old building and never notice it. This is an art gallery, which is situated in Oak Park not far from my university. This is a place, where paintings stored and sold to anyone, who wants to buy a work of well-known painters, and at the same time of not famous painters. Besides paintings, you can get jewelry, traditional clothes of nations in Central Asia, carpets, and, of course, souvenirs. In one word, this is a real art gallery, which is full of interesting things.

Walking down the streets of Bishkek

Gulka is back, taking about her beloved evening walks.

One of the best universities in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia is American University in Central Asia. It's situated in the center of Bishkek. It's not far from the Supreme Soviet and with beautiful parks. I often stay late at night to do my assignments and usually get home alone.