Sadyr Zhaparov congratulates people of Kyrgyzstan on Ak Kalpak Day

Bishkek, March 5, 2022 / Kabar /. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on the Ak Kalpak Day.

The press service of the Kyrgyz president said that in his congratulation the head of the state noted that the people of Kyrgyzstan are rich in historical and cultural heritage, passed down from generation to generation. It is the spiritual, cultural, economic and social capital of the nation.

“Ak kalpak and, in general, national clothes are closely connected with the history of the Kyrgyz people and are an integral part of their culture and way of life, the most important element of material heritage.

Every year on March 5, on the Day of ak kalpak and national clothes, solemn events are held in our country aimed at preserving and showing respect for the national headdress, supporting folk traditions and awakening people's pride in their culture. By celebrating such events, we support the national and cultural values ​​of our people, preserving and developing them.

Our ancestors have treated our cultural heritage with respect and reverence since ancient times. The attitude of the people towards ak kalpak today is also special. It goes without saying that special attention is paid to making it from felt, which serves equally in hot and cold weather, the philosophical meaning of the patterns on it, the different colors of embroidery of ornaments depending on age, and this is evidence of the uniqueness of the Kyrgyz people.

I sincerely congratulate you on Ak Kalpak Day. Let our men always wear the national headdress ak kalpak! I believe that our traditional clothes will continue to reflect the greatness of the nation, contributing to the preservation, development and recognition of our historical and cultural values ​​throughout the world!,” the Kyrgyz president said.