A presentation of the book “Why Kyrgyzstan?” was held in Seoul on March 25 with the assistance of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Republic of Korea and the Secretariat of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Forum.
The book tells Korean readers about the beauty, culture and tourism potential of Kyrgyzstan.
The event was attended by ambassadors and representatives of Central Asian countries in the Republic of Korea, business circles, the tourism industry, the media, the Kyrgyz diaspora in Korea, and the author of the book.
In her speech, Kyrgyz Ambassador Ismailova emphasized the importance of implementing such initiatives. Kyrgyzstan, as a country with a rich historical heritage, amazing nature and hospitable people, offers ample opportunities for tourism.
The Ambassador also emphasized Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to sustainable development and expressed confidence that projects such as the publication of the book contribute to strengthening the national identity and international image of the country.
Cultural performances gave a special atmosphere to the event: guests were able to enjoy traditional Kyrgyz dances, playing the national instrument komuz, classical music, and also taste national treats.
The event evoked a lively response among the guests. Many of them expressed their desire to visit Kyrgyzstan, noting the uniqueness of the cultural traditions and the natural beauty of the country as described in the book.
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