Photo Exhibition by Dr. Hiren Shah
Kyrgyz Kaleidoscope
Landscapes | Traditions | Culture
Date: 18th Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
Date 18th Feb 2025
Time: 5.30 pm to 8:00 PM
Date: 19th Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
Time: 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Location: The Gallery: Amdavad ni Gufa Gujarat University Road Ahmedabad
KYRGYZ KALEIDOSCOPE
Step into the ever-changing landscapes of Kyrgyzstan through Kyrgyz Kaleidoscope a photo exhibition that captures the country’s stunning landscapes rich traditions and nomadic culture.
Like a turning kaleidoscope Kyrgyzstan’s vistas shift constantly—towering peaks blend into rolling pastures pristine lakes mirror the sky and nomadic yurts dot the horizon. Wild horses gallop across the steppe eagles soar overhead and traditional sports like Oodarysh (horseback wrestling) and Kok-boru ( a fierce game akin to polo & Rugby) bring the land’s indomitable spirit to life.
The journey itself is an adventure. Roads transform from smooth asphalt to rugged gravel winding through rivers deep valleys and cloud-covered peaks. Along the way herds of horses sheep and yaks cross your path while shepherds on horseback with their loyal dogs stand as silent guardians of this untamed land. Weather shifts in moments—sunshine fades into mist rain turns tracks to mud and snowfall adds a quiet ethereal beauty.
As its Greek roots suggest—‘kalos’ (beautiful) and ‘eidos’ (form)—Kyrgyzstan is a land of beautiful forms. Through this exhibition we invite you to step into this ever-changing world to witness the untamed splendor and nomadic soul of Kyrgyzstan and to experience a land where nature is both the artist and the storyteller.
By Hiren & Namita Shah | Houseum
Event Venue
Amdavad Ni Gufa, Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus Opp Gujarat University campus, CEPT campus, 2GPX+GW6, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009, India
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