Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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Experience Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

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Sight 1: Найманбай манасчы

Naimanbai Balykuly is a monaschi, a famous poet in the art of poetry. Naimanbai learned the profession of manass from his father, the famous monastic Balyk, while living in the Baitik manap in the Chui Valley. There is a story that Naimanbai was invited to a grand feast in the region and confronted famous poets of his time. At the age of 16, "Manas" began to speak. In 1923, Kayum Miftakov recorded the excerpts "Praise of Manas", "Some Clothes of Manas", "The Silver of Manas" from Sulaiman Yryskulbekov, who recalled Naimanbai's words. The bust of Naimanbai is located in the architectural and sculptural ensemble "Manas" in front of the Kyrgyz Philharmonic in Bishkek.

Wikipedia: Найманбай Балык уулу (KY), Website

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Sight 2: Тыныбек манасчи

Tynybek Manaschi is a great glorious monaschi of Kyrgyzstan.

Wikipedia: Тыныбек (KY), Website

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Sight 3: Сагымбай Орозбаков

Sagimbai Orozbakov; (1868–1930) was a Kyrgyz manaschi, or reciter of the Epic of Manas. The first reputable and complete edition of his noted variant of Manas was published in 2010. It was the first to cover the whole life of the titular hero.

Wikipedia: Sagymbai Orozbak uulu (EN), Website

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