In the Issyk-Kul region, specifically in the Jeti-Oguz district, a festival titled "Protection of the Snow Leopard - 2026" took place. This was reported by the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan.
Among the key events of the celebration was the opening of a new bridge and an observation deck located near the nephrite. These infrastructure projects significantly enhanced the tourist appeal of the region, which is rapidly developing as an important destination for recreation.
Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president for mountain policy, emphasized that the snow leopard is a symbol of Kyrgyzstan. The protection of this rare predator is being carried out within the framework of the Five-Year Action Plan for the Development of Mountain Regions, covering the period from 2023 to 2027. Important aspects of this program include:
More than 2000 people participated in the festival, including foreign guests, masters of folk crafts, as well as representatives of government structures and businesses. The event program included a variety of activities:
This event demonstrated the unity of the people in their desire to preserve the natural and cultural heritage, as well as in supporting the sustainable development of the mountainous territories of Kyrgyzstan.
