Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a wide variety of round breads. Bread accompanies almost every meal and can be eaten with tea, honey, butter, or more substantial dishes like soups and stews. August 2024. Au Kirghizistan, on trouve un grand choix de pains ronds. Le pain accompagne presque tous les repas et peut être mangé avec du…

Song-Köl, Kyrgyzstan

In the mountains near lake Song-Köl, it is time to milk the mares. In the summer season, milking is required up to seven times a day. The poor collection is used to prepare kumis, the national drink made of fermented milk. August 2024. Dans les montagnes près du lac Son Koul, c’est l’heure de la…

Altyn Arashan, Kyrgyzstan

In the mountains near Karakol, Kyrgyz children learn to ride horses at a very young age. Without being accompanied by adults, they move around the Altyn Arashan plateau, known for its hot springs. August 2024. Dans les montagnes près de Karakol, les enfants kirghizes apprennent très jeunes à monter à cheval. Sans être accompagnés par…

Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan

An old man is sitting outside a restaurant in Cholpon-Ata, the holiday town on the shores of lake Issyk-Kul. He is wearing a kalpak, the traditional Kyrgyz felt hat. It is forbidden to offer or sell one’s kalpak, which must be passed down from father to son. August 2024. Un vieil homme est assis à…