The “Birimdik Kerbeni” project is a national Water Relay highlighting the vital importance of water for the Kyrgyz Republic and its symbolic significance within the World Nomad Games.
For the Kyrgyz people, water has always been a symbol of life, purity, and continuity. Within the concept of the Games, it reflects unity and renewal.
The project covers all regions of the country, showcasing cultural diversity and strengthening the idea of national unity. The “Birimdik Kerbeni” project engages the population in advance in the preparation for the VI World Nomad Games, allowing each region to contribute to this international event.
Project Implementation Stages:
- By December 31, 2025, qualifying events will be held in all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, as a result of which the following will be determined:
- Regional Baatyrs — representatives of each region of the country;
- Elchiler — prominent and distinguished representatives of the region who have made a significant contribution to its development;
- Sacred Source — the most well-known natural source of the region (such as a lake, river, spring, etc.);
- In June 2026, the Chief Baatyr ascends to the glaciers of Khan Tengri Peak to fill the Main Vessel (Kookor) of the country with water, symbolizing the unity of the Kyrgyz people. Following the ceremony, the vessel is delivered to the Main Water Storage Facility in the city of Bishkek.
Starting from June 2026, ceremonies for filling regional vessels (Kookor) with water from sacred sources, as well as Water Honoring Ceremonies, will be held in each region. Upon completion of the ceremonies, the vessels are placed in Regional Water Storage Facilities, which are opened for visits by residents and guests of the region.
- By August 15, 2026, the Baatyrs deliver the regional vessels (Kookor) to the city of Bishkek, where they are placed in the Main Water Storage Facility, which is open to residents and guests of the capital.
- On August 31, 2026, on the day of the official opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games, the Chief Baatyr, the Regional Baatyrs, and the Elchiler, as part of the ceremonial Caravan, proceed to the Bishkek Arena Stadium to take part in the ceremony.
During the opening ceremony, the vessels with water (Kookor), collected from all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as water brought by the delegations of participating countries, will be ceremonially united into a Single Vessel, symbolizing unity, harmony, and mutual respect among peoples.
