Kyrgyz harvest festival rewards farmers and athletes
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Residents of Togolok Moldo, a rural district in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region, held a harvest festival called “Berekelyu Kyz” to celebrate successes in farming and animal care.
Joldoshbek Kalmurato, the head of the village administration, presented certificates to farmers, machine operators, and livestock breeders who excelled in their work. The festival featured traditional competitions including Kyrgyz kuresh, a form of wrestling, tug of war, and equestrian events. Kubat Narynbekov won the Kyrgyz kuresh competition for wrestlers weighing up to 70 kg.
Davit Esengulov took first place in the up to 80 kg category after placing second in the lighter weight class. Sanjar Bilalov won the over 80 kg kuresh competition. All winning athletes received prizes for their performance. The event aimed to recognize the contributions of local people to the region’s agricultural output and preserve Kyrgyz cultural traditions.
