Jeenbekov congratulates Kyrgyzstanis on 130th anniversary of Kozhomkul Kaba Uulu

AKIPRESS.COM - President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov on June 30 attended the celebration of 130th anniversary of Kozhomkul Kaba Uulu, which was held in Suusamyr valley of Chui region. The head of state congratulated participants on the event.
"All generations of Kyrgyz people are thankful to God that gave us Manas, Balasagyn, Kashkari, Kalygul, Toktogul, Barpy, Jenijok, Sayakbai. We are proud that we are children of such great persons.
Kozhomkul was famous for his huge achievements. He is well-known as a person that contributed to establishment of a justice and unity. He obtained a power of mind, heroism and spiritual power. People are talk about his strong power and heroism..," Jeenbekov noted.
Kaba uulu Kozhomkul lived in 1888 - 1955 and was a Kyrgyz strong man, hero. Kyrgyz associate Kozhomkul with the legendary Manas. At the age of 47, his weight was 165 kg, height - 2 m 36 cm, length - 25 cm, toes and fingers were of a diameter of 4 cm.