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Kyrgyzstan extends cultural tourism product contest deadline

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Culture has extended the deadline for a contest to create cultural tourism products.
  • The contest, supported by UNESCO, seeks unique products based on Kyrgyz folklore and modern design, with a top prize of 100,000 som.
  • Applications are open to Kyrgyz citizens and companies over 18, with submissions accepted until October 20, 2026.

Kyrgyzstan is extending its national contest for cultural tourism products, seeking innovative ideas that blend traditional folklore with contemporary market demands. The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy announced the extended deadline for applications, now set for October 20, 2026.

This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the International Information and Network Center for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP) under UNESCO, aims to discover unique tourism concepts rooted in Kyrgyz oral traditions. These include elements from the "Manas" epic, smaller epics, legends, fairy tales, and proverbs.

The contest offers a grand prize of 100,000 som, alongside special awards for outstanding craftsmanship, original concepts, and encouragement prizes. Participants must be Kyrgyz citizens over 18 or companies registered in the country. Those who submitted applications before July 31, 2026, can also revise and resubmit their projects. Submissions can be in digital illustration, hand-drawn sketch formats, or other graphic forms.

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