Sayakbay Karalaev Statue, master manaschi, in front of the National Philharmonic, Bishkek. His words preserved the epic "Manas" for future generations.
Most of the Manas story that is recited today, a collection of epic tales which tell of the formation, life, struggles and triumphs of the Kyrgyz people and represent the highpoint of a widespread Central Asian oral culture, was written down from the words of Sayakbay Karalaev.
Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Chui Avenue, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Photo credit: © Constanza Martínez Buendía / Alamy / Afripics
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