Traditional Kyrgyz Yurta opened to visitors in Hungary
The traditional Kyrgyz nomadic “yurta” donated by the Kyrgyz National Manas Theatre to the Lakitelek Foundation upon initiative of TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev, was opened to the public with a ceremony held on October 24th, 2026 at the Hungarikum Liget in the town of Lakitelek, Hungary.
The ceremony, held as part of the Kyrgyz Culture Day, was attended by TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev, Mr. Sándor Lezsák, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Lakitelek Foundation, representatives of the embassies of Turkic states in Hungary, and many guests.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Sándor Lezsák who expressed his gratitude to Secretary General Raev and the Kyrgyz National Manas Theatre for bringing this meaningful gift to Hungarikum Liget further noted that the “Yurta” will remain open to visitors as a gift from the Kyrgyz people to the Hungarian people, and stated that it will serve as a lasting symbol of friendship between the two nations.
Reflecting the Kyrgyz nomadic way of life with its wooden frame and felt covering, the “yurta” tent serves not only as a dwelling but also as a living space where family life, hospitality and traditional handicrafts converge. Installed at the Hungarikum Liget, the yurta will offer visitors the opportunity to experience this cultural heritage at first-hand.
Following Mr. Sándor Lezsák’s speech, the yurta was officially inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony also featuring epics and poems performed by Kyrgyz artists along with pieces accompanied by the traditional Kyrgyz komuz instrument. At the event featuring music and oral tradition, guests visited the yurt and got acquainted with the traditional living space of the Kyrgyz people.
The opening ceremony where participants were also offered dried fruits and traditional Kyrgyz delicacies became a gathering where visitors experienced Kyrgyz culture through its architecture, music and hospitality.
The “yurta” built at the Hungarikum Liget upon initiative of Secretary General Sultan Raev will continue to welcome visitors as a token of friendship from the Kyrgyz people to the Hungarian people.
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