World Nomad Games 2026: 16 stone sculptures installed at Centre for Nomadic Civilisation in Kyrgyzstan

As part of the cultural program of the 6th World Nomad Games a collection of 16 monumental stone sculptures has been created at the Centre for Nomadic Civilisation in the village of Ornok IssykKul region as per the Kabar News AgencyThe sculptures celebrate the history culture and philosophy of nomadic civilisationThe sculptures were created especially for the Games and will remain at the Centre as part of its permanent openair art collection according to the World Nomad Games 2026 Media Headquarters as quoted by the Kabar News AgencyThe project followed a competitive selection process organised as part of the Games cultural program More than 75 proposals were received from which a special commission selected 16 projects to be brought to life in stoneFollowing the selection process the participating sculptors travelled to Ornok where they spent a month creating their works in the runup to the Games Uzgen travertine was chosen as the primary material enabling the artists to create largescale monumental compositionsAll 16 sculptures have now been installed on the grounds of the Centre Their themes reflect the history traditions spiritual values and worldview of nomadic peoplesAmong the works are Basis Return of the Nomads Tradition Nomadic Spirit Zhargylchak MusicFreedom Sayapker Shaman Toguz Kyrgool and Meikindik among others as per the Kabar News AgencySculptor Bakyt Imanbaev presented Zhargylchak a decorative composition inspired by a traditional household tool once used by Kyrgyz womenThe zhargylchak played an important role in nomadic daily life serving to process grain and prepare flour and talkanImanbaev said he first sketched the concept while studying at the Kyrgyz State Art AcademyThe original work was later purchased by a foreign tourist Given the opportunity to take part in the sculpture symposium he revisited the idea noting that its concept closely aligned with the theme of nomadic civilisation as per the Kabar News AgencyOne of the projects key works Ozok explores the roots and foundations of nomadic culture The composition blends traditional ornamental elements with contemporary artistic forms highlighting the ongoing evolution of nomadic cultural heritageOrganisers and participating artists stressed that the sculptures were created as permanent works rather than for a temporary exhibition and will remain at the Centre for visitors to experienceToday when we look at balbals we can determine the period and era to which they belong In the same way our compositions will tell future generations that the 6th World Nomad Games were held here in 2026 and convey the ideas we sought to express Imanbaev saidThe collection is expected to support the development of the Centre for Nomadic Civilisation as an openair museum combining contemporary sculpture with the historical and cultural heritage of nomadic civilisationThe 16 stone sculptures will remain on the Centers grounds as a lasting cultural legacy of the 6th World Nomad Games and a reflection of how contemporary artists interpret and preserve the heritage of the nomadic worldThe 6th World Nomad Games are taking place in Kyrgyzstan from Aug 31 to Sept 6 2026 The Games officially opened at Bishkek Arena in the capital on Aug 31 while the main competitions are being held in the IssykKul region from Sept 1 to 6 More than 3000 athletes representing 109 countries are taking part in the GamesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever