Archive: July 21st, 2014
The Manas Epic is in many ways central to Kyrgyz traditional culture, character, psychology and spirit – and the Manaschi holds a special place of respect in Kyrgyz Culture. Manaschi are the akyns, (traveling bards or wandering minstrels), who specialize in reciting episodes from the epic. It’s quite an undertaking as Manas is one of the world’s […]
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