KYRGYZ FOLKLORE: SOUNDS FROM CENTURIES

Abstract

Kyrgyz folklore is different and colorful in terms of genre. Here ritual songs, advice, proverbs and riddles, fairy tales, myths and legends are presented widely. Most of the ritual songs were associated with the pre-Islamic beliefs of the Kyrgyz. The Kyrgyz people have been known for their love of music since ancient times. The Akins, folk singers were able to transmit their songs and music from generation to generation.

The epic activity reflects the epic cultural history, worldview, way of life and struggle of the Kyrgyz people. The epos “Manas” is considered a unique encyclopedia of the people. The eposes such as “Kozhoyas”, “Er Toshtyuk”, “Ak Moor”, “Er Tabildi” are also considered works of the period when the Kyrgyz were both nomadic and sedentary.