Center for Kyrgyz Culture and Language opened in Cincinnati (USA)

Bishkek, Sept. 4, 2019 / Kabar /. The Center for Kyrgyz Culture and Language has been opened in Cincinnati (USA), the Kyrgyz Embassy in the USA reported.
On Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2019, as part of the celebration of Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Kyrgyz Embassy in the United States together with representatives of the Kyrgyz diaspora held mass cultural events aimed at maintaining ties between compatriots living in the United States.
Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the USA Bolot Otunbayev attended the opening of the Center for Kyrgyz Culture and Language in Cincinnati, which was created to develop and spread the Kyrgyz culture and language.
Otunbayev congratulated compatriots and participants of the event on the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic. He noted that the Kyrgyz language is one of the main foundations of statehood and this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Kyrgyz language gaining the status of the state language of the Kyrgyz Republic. He praised the efforts of compatriots aimed at popularizing the state language outside the Kyrgyz Republic by opening centers and holding various events in this area.
Within the framework of the 75th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic in Cincinnati, the Embassy organized a photo exhibition dedicated to the establishment and development of the diplomatic service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In accordance with the decision of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic to hold anniversary events in 2019, the Embassy, ​​with the assistance of the International Sayakbay Fund, demonstrated the film "Sayakbay. Homer of the 20th Century", which won the main prize in the nomination "Best Innovative Film" at the Montreal Festival.
In order to discuss and exchange views on the economic development of the country, with the support of Kyrgyz citizens living in the United States, the first business forum was also organized with the participation of compatriots.
The embassy familiarized participants of the event with the investment, economic, export and tourism opportunities of Kyrgyzstan. In addition, about the efforts undertaken by the country's leadership to create a favorable business climate and ensure the safe conduct of business in the country.
At the same time, the participants of the event presented information on the activities of their companies and shared best practices in such areas as IT technology, trade, cargo transportation and many others. At the end of the event, the Kyrgyz people noted with satisfaction the effectiveness of such events and confirmed their interest in further maintaining this format.