Bishkek, Sept. 30, 2022 / Kabar /. On September 29, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and First Lady Aigul Zhaparova attended the opening ceremony of the Fourth World Nomad Games in Iznik (Turkiye).

Before the opening ceremony, Sadyr Zhaparov was greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, after which the presidents of the two countries, as well as heads of other delegations, went to the stadium where the opening ceremony of the Games was held.

The solemn event was accompanied by a theatrical show dedicated to the Turkic world and the culture of nomads. As part of the ceremony, creative and dance groups from the countries of the Turkic world performed, including about 30 cultural figures from Kyrgyzstan, including the Kambarkan folklore and ethnographic ensemble, soloists and a director's team.

In addition, a parade of countries participating in the Games was held as part of the opening ceremony.

The Fourth World Nomad Games will be held from September 29 to October 2 under the slogan "Keeping unity and traditions, we look to the future!".

More than 3,000 athletes from 102 countries will take part in the Games. Kyrgyzstan will be represented by 148 athletes.