Complete References

Books and Academic Sources

Primary Sources

MANAS_EPIC_PERFORMANCE_RITUAL.pdf - Detailed analysis of Manas epic performance traditions
Manas._The_epic_vision_of_Teodor_Herzen.pdf - Historical perspective on the epic
Manas_The_Kyrgyz_Epic.pdf - Comprehensive study of the epic's structure and content

Additional Academic Sources

Hatto, A. T. (1990). The Manas of Wilhelm Radloff. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz.
Prior, D. (2000). The Epic of Manas: A Cultural History. London: Routledge.
Reichl, K. (2012). Turkic Oral Epic Poetry: Traditions, Forms, Poetic Structure. New York: Routledge.
Smith, J. (2015). Oral Tradition in Central Asia: The Case of Manas. Journal of Central Asian Studies.
Khan, M. (2018). The Evolution of Manas Epic Performance. Asian Folklore Studies.

Online Resources

Official Websites

UNESCO - Manas Epic - Official UNESCO listing and documentation
University of Central Asia - Academic resources and research
Qalam Global - Cultural and educational resources
EcoTour Kyrgyzstan - Cultural and historical information
President of Kyrgyz Republic - About Manas - Official government perspective on the epic

Tourism and Cultural Resources

Kyrgyzstan Tourism - The Epic of Manas: Spirit of the Kyrgyz - Cultural tourism perspective
Nomadsland - Understanding the Epic of Manas - Cultural and historical context for travelers
Advantour - The Epic of Manas - Cultural and historical overview
OrexCA - The Epic of Manas - Cultural heritage information

Digital Archives

Kyrgyz Cultural Resource Management System - Digital archive of cultural resources
UCA Oral Tradition Research Archive - Academic research and documentation
Advantour Cultural Archive - Cultural heritage documentation

Character Images

Main Characters

Hero Images

Historical and Cultural Images

Cultural Depictions

Multimedia Resources

Documentary Films

The Epic of Manas: Voice of the Kyrgyz People (2015) - Documentary on epic traditions
Manaschi: Keepers of the Epic (2018) - Focus on epic performers
UNESCO: Manas Epic Heritage (2013) - Cultural heritage documentation

Performance Recordings

Traditional Manaschi Performances (2015) - Live epic performances
Modern Interpretations of Manas (2018) - Contemporary adaptations
Manas Epic Performance Collection (2010-2020) - Archive of performances

Cultural Organizations

Research Centers

International Manas Studies Center - University of Central Asia
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee - International cultural preservation
Advantour Cultural Research Center - Cultural heritage research

Cultural Centers

Oral Tradition Research Institute - University of Central Asia
OrexCA Cultural Center - Cultural heritage preservation
EcoTour Cultural Center - Cultural and historical preservation

Project Credits

Development Team

Content Development: Mustafo, Arisbek, Navras
Technical Development: Manuchehr, Amirbek
Design and Structure: Atiyah
Academic Supervisor: Dr. Kanykei Mukhtarova

Contact Information