Artwork by: Batyr Sultanov, 16. Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

THE SACRED

For centuries, the Kyrgyz people lived in harmony with
nature, showing it deep respect. Mountains, rivers, and
forests were not just landscapes – they were sacred, an
inseparable part of life.
The epic Kojojash warns us of the consequences of
breaking this balance. Kojojash, a skilled hunter, sought
to prove his strength by wiping out all the mountain
goats. But nature does not forgive greed. A storm struck
– and he met a tragic end.
This story carries an eternal truth:
those who exploit nature without limits will eventually
face the consequences.

Prompt by: Cholpon Niyazbekova , 20 . Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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