Nomad Games conclude with more than 3,000 athletes and 600 cultural events

More than 3,000 athletes from 104 countries came to Kyrgyzstan for the sixth World Nomad Games, while the country hosted more than 600 cultural events alongside the competitions.

The figures were presented at a final news conference on September 6 by the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy. The cultural program included international festivals, concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, master classes, aitys competitions, creative contests and ethnocultural projects.

One of the main venues was Kyrchyn, where organizers created the “Universe of Nomads” ethnovillage. It showcased the culture of Kyrgyzstan’s regions, along with national crafts, cuisine, music and traditional art. Representatives of 38 countries took part in the “Kөчмөндөр санаты” international festival at the Ruh Ordo cultural complex. Other events included Echo of the Nomads, NOMAD FEST and the Art Lab creative laboratory.

The Games attracted figures from culture, film and sport, including musician Leo Rojas, the group AY YOLA, athletes Valentina Shevchenko and Dmitry Bivol, and actors Bai Ling and Don “The Dragon” Wilson. About 2,000 local media representatives received accreditation, while another 250 journalists arrived from abroad.

The sixth World Nomad Games opened on August 31 at Bishkek Arena with a parade of participating delegations. The ministry described the event as one of the largest international platforms devoted to the traditions and heritage of nomadic peoples.