Related news Cultural program for 6th World Nomad Games announced According to him, the conference will be devoted to the theme «Nomadic Civilizations: Heritage, Paradigms, and Prospects.» Scholars and researchers from dozens of countries will participate in the event.

«We should study the history of our ancestors, their characteristics, mentality, political system, and cultural heritage,» Borubashov noted during a press conference officially announcing the Games’ cultural program.

He reported that 75 people—representatives from more than 40 countries—have already confirmed their participation in the conference. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov will open the international conference.

A Nobel Laureate will also address the plenary session. The ministry is not yet disclosing the name of the invited guest.

The conference program will consist of eight thematic sections. Following the event, the organizers plan to publish a collection of scholarly papers in Kyrgyz, Russian, and English.

The Deputy Minister also commented on the widespread belief that nomadic peoples allegedly lacked their own civilization and culture.

«Some believe that nomadic peoples lacked culture and civilization. True, given their nomadic lifestyle, they did not build large cities. Nevertheless, the city of Balasagyn, the Uzgen Minaret, Samarkand, and Bukhara were built by our ancestors. And there was writing, for example among the Yenisei Kyrgyz,» he said.