Kyrk Chach

2024 • Directed by

Sagynbek Ulanov

Documentary

In Kyrgyz tradition, various cosmic customs existed that were associated with braiding, letting hair loose, and cutting. The ritual of hair braiding of our girls were known as kyrk örüm (forty braids), kosh örüm (two braids), bir örüm (one braid), and besh kökül (five braids).