Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek: Capital of Tradition and Change

Like the Kyrgyz people, Bishkek has tried to honor the past in the face of change and disruption.

May 6

The Kyrgyz are a superstitious people in everyday life and spin tales about the countryside, notably at Issyk-Kul, their great lake.

May 1

A Wooden Spoonful: The Many Ingredients of Karakol

Our first stop in Kyrgyzstan gave us a taste of the diverse mix of ethnicities within the country.

Apr 26

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