Kyrgyz music and dance reflect the nomadic lifestyle of shepherds. The Kyrgyz have inherited national musical instruments, traditional dances, and songs that echo the rhythm of the mountains, which transport spectators to the 'jailoos' or mountain pastures for the duration of a song.

The Kyrgyz possess several traditional musical instruments, the most renowned being the 'komuz'. A small three-stringed guitar, it is crafted from apricot wood. Legend has it that it was invented by a young shepherd who fell in love and used it to sing his despair and win over his beloved. This is why the komuz is tear-shaped, mirroring the shepherd's great love.

Kyrgyz instruments are entirely natural and reflect the sounds of the mountains and nomadic life: the whisper of the wind, the hoofbeats of horses, the flow of streams… Traditional songs also preserve these nomadic themes, often telling of life in the 'jailoos', horses, or love.

Of course, the Kyrgyz also have their traditional dances. The most famous one imitates equestrian gestures.

During your journey to Kyrgyzstan, you will quickly notice that the Kyrgyz are a deeply musical people. Accustomed to music from childhood and passed down through generations, the Kyrgyz never miss an opportunity to sing. In the evening, gathered around a yurt, let yourself be transported by these nomadic songs.

You will have the opportunity to attend a music and/or dance performance (folklore) during your trip to Kyrgyzstan, notably in Kochkor or Bokonbayevo, or during festivals.