Festival "Birds of Prey - Bokonbaevo"

The Birds of Prey Festival is a must-see if you plan a visit in the area of Issyk kul's South Shore. Fifteen falconers from around Issyk kul's compete here with their eagles, hawks and falcons.

This tradition was born in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia. Since ancient times, birds of prey were used by hunters and warriors. They caught young chicks at home and train them to hunt animals. Golden Eagle or falcon were treated as a member of family. Later, during Middle age, it became popular in Europe. Did you know that one bird is able to feed a full village ? Now, birds of prey are mostly used for folklore and sport.

During Birds of Prey Festival, you can see demonstration of hunting with a Golden Eagle, traditional kyrgyz games like Arkan, Tartmay, Zholuk or Tastamay, folklore show, exhibition and sale of handicrafts and souvenirs and of course taste kyrgyz cuisine.

Program:
- an exhibition of birds of prey,
- exhibition of artisans;
- national games together with tourists;
- folklore program;
- building a yurt at speed.
 

Where : Issyk-Kul region, Boz Salkyn Jailoo, Yurt camp Green

When:  August 20, 2022

Learn  more from CBT-Bokonbaeva

Saltanat Kadyrkulova, coordinator
Tel.:+996 779 455045