Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan photos
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Mission to Kyrgyzstan Part 7: We learn we have nothing to fear from moderate Muslims
Editor’s Note: This is the final column of a series on a delegation from North Central Washington to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan for a cultural and economic exchange. Towards the end of our 10 day...
Mission to Kyrgyzstan Part 6: Three talented young leaders made a powerful impression
The North Central Washington delegation to Kyrgyzstan has a decidedly youthful flavor — a third of our group is under the age of 30 and they have truly enhanced the experience for all of...
Mission to Kyrgyzstan Part 5: We get a lesson in ecotourism from a young entrepreneur
BARSKOON, Kyrgyzstan — Kuban Zholdoshbek is part of a new generation of entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan who are seizing opportunities to find markets for products and services. He runs Eco Tourism KG, a small company...
Mission to Kyrgyzstan Part 4: We experience the nomadic ethic of respect for elders and travelers at World Nomad Games
CHOLPON-ATA, Kyrgyzstan — One of the unique opportunities for this year’s delegation to this Central Asian country was the 2nd World Nomad Games, a celebration of the contributions and culture of nomadic peoples the...
Mission to Kyrgyzstan Part 3: Karakol entrepreneur Igor Khanin gives us a lesson in building a business
KARAKOL, Kyrgyzstan — A few years ago, adventure tourism entrepreneur Igor Khanin visited North Central Washington as part of an effort to expand and develop Kyrgyzstan’s economy and a relationship blossomed with Cashmere orchardist...
Mission to Kyrgyzstan Part 2: Quincy teacher’s family welcomes us to the country in splendid style
Our North Central Washington delegation to Kyrgyzstan was treated to a special welcome from Turmbek and Akin Musaeva, the parents of Gulzat Perry, a native Kyrgyz who teachers elementary school in Quincy.
Mission to Kyrgyzstan Part 1: Local delegation heads to Central Asia on a cultural exchange
This week, a delegation from North Central Washington will travel to the Central Asia countries of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Chelan County has a formal sister-region relationship with the province of Issyk-kul in Kyrgyzstan and...