Salbuurun Festival Celebrates Nomadic Heritage at Issyk-Kul

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The Salbuurun Festival happened in Kyrgyzstan. It was near Lake Issyk-Kul on Saturday. Many people came to the village of Bokonbaevo for it.

The festival showed old nomadic traditions. People watched archery and horseback riding tricks. They also saw traditional wrestling at the event.

Visitors enjoyed more than just sports. They listened to throat singing and epic poems. Lute music was also played for the audience.

Falconry was shown to all the people. There were also crafts and sculptures on display. These things were all made by hand.

The festival's name comes from hunting. This hunting uses eagles, dogs, and archery together. It is a very old way to hunt.

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Where did the Salbuurun Festival happen?

The Salbuurun Festival happened in Kyrgyzstan, near Lake Issyk-Kul.

What activities were shown at the festival?

The festival showed archery, horseback riding tricks, traditional wrestling, throat singing, epic poems, and lute music.

What does the name of the festival come from?

The festival's name comes from hunting that uses eagles, dogs, and archery together.

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