August 31 is Independence Day, celebrating Kyrgyzstan’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. It is a day of national pride and remembrance.
- Manas – Of Turkic origin, meaning “wise” or “leader.” The name is most famous from the Epic of Manas, Kyrgyzstan’s national epic poem, symbolizing heroism, unity, and the spirit of the Kyrgyz people.
