Village in Kyrgyzstan celebrates nomadic customs, traditions

The festival showcases the rich history and nomadic customs of the Kyrgyz people.(Photo: AFP)

A Kyrgyz berkutchy (eagle hunter) holds his golden eagle during the 'Ethno Fest' festival in the village of Ton, near Lake Issyk-Kul, some 300 km from Bishkek, on July 15, 2018. Festivals in Kyrgyzstan reflect the rich history and nomadic customs and traditions of the Kyrgyz people. (Photo: AFP)

Kyrgyz men attend the 'Ethno Fest' festival in the village of Ton, near Lake Issyk-Kul, some 300 km from Bishkek, on July 15, 2018. The fest highlights World Normad Games and nomadic food and art. (Photo: AFP)

Kyrgyz men attend the 'Ethno Fest' festival in the village of Ton, near Lake Issyk-Kul, some 300 km from Bishkek, on July 15, 2018.The use of eagles to hunt prey is an age-old tradition. (Photo: AFP)

Kyrgyz girl wearing a traditional costume attends the 'Ethno Fest' festival in the village of Ton, near Lake Issyk-Kul, some 300 km from Bishkek, on July 15, 2018. Form of falconry is traced as far back as the second millennium B.C. (Photo: AFP)

Kyrgyz children play on a swing during the 'Ethno Fest' festival in the village of Ton, near Lake Issyk-Kul, some 300 km from Bishkek, on July 15, 2018. Besh Barmak (lamb with noodles) is a type of nomadic Kyrgyz cuisine. (Photo: AFP)