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This book lightly touches the beauty and secrets of Lake Issyk-Kul – the pearl of the Tien-Shan. Each gorge is peculiar for its own beauty and keeps its own secrets that will unlock to those who want to unravel their mystery. The waters of the lake hide the remains of many cities and settlements waiting for their discovery. The coastal beaches with their health resorts and sanatoriums attract people who have experienced the curative and restorative properties of Issyk-Kul’s water. However, these are topics for future books. For now we invite you to make your visit to the pearl of the Tien-Shan – Lake Issyk-Kul.

Over the relentless passage of time the nomads were forced to change their lifestyle – in that they had to settle down. The seemingly «hard rock» of customs and traditions, once resolutely observed, began to be eroded away. Whilst some traditions and customs of the Kyrgyz nomadic tribes were left behind in the far-flung past, to be reflected in legends and eposes, (epic poems), others prevail to the present day, either unchanged or slightly transformed. The purpose of this book is to uncover for readers the diversity of national ceremonies, customs and traditions, born in those ancient times when the Kyrgyz people were still a nomadic people.

The Book «Kyrgyzstan. Land of nomads» was published with the support of the Department of tourism under the Ministry of culture, information and tourism. It presents the customs, traditions and way of life of the Kyrgyz people, it tells the story of the Kyrgyz, it is as a nomadic people. The book is intended for foreign guests, as well as for those who want to learn more about Kyrgyzstan.

This book explores the magical world of Kyrgyz nomads, describes the main types of applied art, shows the origins of the ancient Kyrgyz ornament. Samples of products of the main types of applied art are given. It is very important that modern masters know and understand the hidden world of the Kyrgyz pattern. This will help them to preserve the depth and beauty that is in the works of ancient craftsmen.