International Festival

of Traditional Culture and
Music “Rukh-Sanat”

50+ countries | 3 days of ethnomusic| In the heart of Kyrgyzstan.

festival program

August 1-2-3
ISSYK-KUL, RUKH ORDO

Ruh-Sanat – International Festival of Traditional Music and Culture

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Key events of the Festival

International
contest

This is a space for demonstrating the mastery, professionalism and depth of traditional music. The competition is held in the direction of vocal and instrumental art among the bearers of the oral-professional musical tradition and creative groups.

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Traditional music
market

Exhibition is a presentation of traditional musicians, ensembles and creative groups representing unique forms of musical art of their peoples. The exhibition will also feature musical instruments, handicrafts, audio and video products reflecting the richness and diversity of cultural traditions.
Speed meeting: a speed meeting format for professional networking and partnerships.
Showcases: live performances by artists, giving the opportunity to showcase their repertoire and gain the attention of international promoters and auditors.

A modern professional platform for interaction between performers, producers, festival organizers, masters and creative teams.
Market includes:

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International
congress

A scientific and practical event dedicated to the theoretical and applied aspects of traditional culture and art. Scientists, researchers, masters and experts from different countries gather to exchange knowledge, discuss modern challenges and develop strategies and tactics for the protection, preservation, development, popularization and integration of cultural heritage in the modern context.

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The "Rukh Sanat" Festival is a living space of creativity, dialogue, inspiration and interaction, which unites professionals, masters, researchers and enthusiasts of traditional culture from all over the world. The common goal of the participants is to preserve and develop the rich heritage of traditional culture, pass on authentic musical art to new generations and support cultural diversity in the world.

RUH-SANAT

Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic
Scientific Research Center for Traditional Culture and Art of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic
Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation
Kyrgyz National Theatre "Manas"