Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan

Every state has a holiday that all its residents talk about with pride There is such a celebration in Kyrgyzstan - this is truly the main national festival, Independence Day This solemn event takes place annually in August On this most significant (for the vast majority of citizens) day, August 31, 1991, the Kyrgyz Republic (like many other republics of the USSR) separated from the USSR Shortly before this significant day, extremely negative situations occurred in the republic, directly related to interethnic tension As a result, this led to violent clashes and real casualties, both on the part of law enforcement agencies and on the part of ordinary people The most brutal episode of those “terrible days” was the Osh massacre (which occurred in 1990) A year later, the ruling elite of Kyrgyzstan proclaimed August 31, 1991 – Independence Day of the new republic It was then, in those turbulent days, that the Kyrgyz Republic became a sovereign, social (unitary) state Ordinary citizens took to the streets and rejoiced at the new trends that were soon to take place in their country In fact, this is the most colorful and large-scale event that takes place throughout the entire calendar year Not everything in the country is as good as it might seem at first glance There is some tension here This issue is especially relevant among the ruling elite of a given state But it is on this holiday that everyone is united by only one thing - joy and genuine pride in their beloved and sunny country Both our fellow citizens and foreign citizens who come to visit are always welcome here Independence Day brings together not only huge masses of people, but also their open hearts and minds Everywhere (all over the country) a certain spirit of solidarity and truly endless cordiality and hospitality is felt The capital of the state, Bishkek, becomes the epicenter of the entire holiday All the most exciting events take place right here – on Ala-Too Square Traditional folk tunes can be heard everywhere, and a huge number of honored and highly respected guests are present The holiday can be felt everywhere: in parks, residential areas and neighborhoods Since since ancient times it was believed that the steppe tribes were excellent with horses and were considered one of the best riders in the whole world, it was on Independence Day that grandiose races take place at the hippodrome For many Kyrgyz people, this becomes an additional incentive to attend a large-scale and colorful event At the end of the entire celebration, you can see numerous fireworks in different parts of the city, which attract the attention of all people with their colorfulness and splendor