Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country the territory of which is more than 94 percent mountainous, is among the most attractive lands located at the heart of Asia on the ancient Silk Road trade routes. The cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people has been greatly influenced by their nomadic history. Kyrgyz people occupy a unique cultural environment and have a rich ICH. The vitality of this cultural heritage is safeguarded and transmitted from generation to generation as collective memory, orally or through practice and expression.

The oral tradition of the Kyrgyz people is the basis of a unique intangible cultural heritage that reflects Kyrgyz cultural identity. Oral heritage, developed over centuries, depicts the history and culture of the Kyrgyz people. Their creativity has been proven to survive exclusively in an oral form for many generations. This oral tradition represents a unique layer of traditional knowledge, making it a valuable source of cultural and traditional values and evidence of the development of the sociopolitical history of the Kyrgyz people. Kyrgyz oral heritage takes a wide variety of forms, including songs, fairy tales, proverbs, and riddles. These can all be different in terms of content and structure. Depending on the genre, oral tradition can reflect history, legends, fairy tales, or lore, which can be important in educating younger generations about the value of peace, attitudes toward nature and people, and love for the motherland. Many traditional oral works portray the main characters as defenders of their native land, arousing a sense of pride, and also depict the rich nature of the Kyrgyz land, nourishing love for their home. Some elements of oral tradition such as songs and folktales tell the stories or the specificities and peculiarities of the everyday life of Kyrgyz people. Folktales also reflect the esthetic views of the Kyrgyz people and teach us to recognize beauty, rhythm, and skillful use of language.

Traditional handicrafts have been influenced a great deal by surrounding natural landscapes. Such elements of traditional Kyrgyz handicraft like felt carpets, traditional outfits, jewelry, horse tack and musical instruments reflect not only the artistic aspirations of the people but also the intricacies of Kyrgyz spirit.

Traditional Kyrgyz games have a centuries-old history. They have been preserved and passed on to us through generations having accumulated best nomadic spiritual values and traditions. Traditional games help to develop social skills, integrity and improve physical development.

Folk traditions of Kyrgyz people have evolved along with Kyrgyz people and have been transmitted from generation to generation. They represent a complex cultural phenomenon. Traditions and customs have been shaped by a nomadic lifestyle. At the same time, the best adaptations were passed from older generation to younger generation's everyday life due to uninterrupted link between generations.

Kyrgyz people's oral tradition has been forming for centuries and is one of the key elements of cultural heritage. All experiences and knowledge has been transmitted orally from generation to generation. Kyrgyz people's oral traditions contributed a great deal to the world's intangible cultural heritage.

Traditional Kyrgyz cusine has been evolving for centuries and adapting to new conditions. Traditional recipes, ways of cooking and storing food are intrinsically linked to lifestyles change, many customs and traditions remain unchanged in local communities.

Traditional ecological knowledge and values are important for sustainability. Traditional ecological knowledge of Kyrgyz people is an evolving body of knowledge, which has been accumulated for many centuries. It contains information about the environment and peoples' interactions within it. The desire to keep connections to nature is reflected in Kyrgyz traditions, customs and rituals such as the tradition of visiting sacred natural sites, the knowledge and skills on natural resources management, traditional medicine and veterinary, etc.