Events
On March 5, an event dedicated to Ak Kalpak Day was held at the Abdraimov Kyrgyz Aviation Institute.
Celebration programme
The students of the institute prepared a festive concert, the programme of which included national dances and songs.
About the Ak Kalpak
Ak Kalpak Day is a holiday dedicated to the national male headdress of the Kyrgyz people - the white kalpak.
Ak Kalpak symbolizes mountains and purity, carries the heritage of ancestors and national ideology.
Nationwide events
On this day, various cultural events, concerts, and exhibitions dedicated to national traditions and culture are held throughout the country.
UNESCO
In 2019, Ak Kalpak was included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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