KYRGYZSTAN CULTURAL EVENT

Kyrgyzstan cultural event featuring traditional music, opera, dance (Ak-Maral state dance ensemble, Ordo-Sakhna folklore-ethnographic ensemble)  as well as modern music was presented on Tuesday 16 February at Abdulhussein Abdul Reda theater in Salmiyah. We enjoyed the cultural show. It was something quite unlike any cultural event I've been to before. Events like this are important as they give us an opportunity to experience and appreciate varying forms of art, music, dance, culture and heritage of countries across the world.

Before the show began, visitors got to see handicrafts, clothing, shawls, Kyrgyz snacks and bread, wall hangings, posters on places of interest in Kyrgyzstan, toys, pamphlets and brochures on tourism. After the show, we had dinner buffet at the venue.

On separate days, there was Kyrgyz apparel show at Sadu House.  Exhibits of beautiful paintings, arts and crafts was showcased at National Library. Screening of Kyrgyz films were held at Laila Gallery. The various events held from 16 Feb to 18 Feb was dedicated to the tourism industry of Kyrgyzstan.

I cannot conclude my post without sharing a bit about what Kyrgyzstan has to offer for tourists. This beautiful country called Land of Celestial Mountains, has amazing mountain ranges and peaks, national parks and forests, trails for hiking by foot, horseback or bicycle,  breath taking mountain lakes with resorts and guest houses, sailing, extreme sports for adventure enthusiasts, ethnographic tours and visit to sacred places. Three trade routes, an integral part of the famed great Silk Road passed through Kyrgyzstan.  UNESCO has named Chang'an Tianshan Corridor a World Heritage Site. Tourists can visit these historical routes and go back into time, to a different era. If you are looking to travel to a new destination, do consider visiting Kyrgyzstan, experience their hospitality, places of interest, history, music, culture and ethnic food.  

For more information visit

www.tuk.kg

www.kato.kg

www.cbtkyrgyztan.kg

www.triptokyrgyzstan.com

Here are some photos I took of the cultural show on Tuesday 16 February.

MUBARAKIYA EXPO 2016

Who doesn't know  Souk Mubarakiya - one of the oldest heritage market in Kuwait that keeps the past alive.  All around are numerous shops selling almost anything and everything.  You get a taste of culture, heritage and traditional wooden architecture.  I have always enjoyed visiting Mubarakiya several times a year.

Last Friday, we popped into Souk Mubarakiya as the Mubarakiya expo was taking place during the last few weekends as a part of the National day and Liberation day celebration. During the expo, as a part of the celebrations, Mubarakiya market is bejeweled in numerous colored lights  by sunset. The whole place gives a magical feel, quite a photographer's delight to capture. The fourth and last phase of the expo will be on Thursday 18th February, to Saturday 20th February.  The expo promotes small local businesses of sorts. You will find stalls selling a variety of things. There's snacks, traditional confectionary, home made chocolates and cakes, beverages, juices, tea sets, clothing, jewelry, accessories, flowers and many more. Let me warn you, there is defintely going to be a very big crowd  during the expo. Personally I am the sort of person who can enjoy in a crowded expo or festive gatherings as much I would enjoy small gatherings and solitude.  You can get to watch traditional musicians and cultural dance by local performers and artists, during the expo.

Expo dates and timings:

Thursday 18 February - 4pm to 9 pm
Friday 19 February - 1pm to 9pm
Saturday 20 February - 1 pm to pm

Hope you enjoy the photos and the pretty lights....