ALAMAN

Director: Ilgiz-Sherniiaz Tursunbek uulu 

Writers: Ilgiz-Sherniiaz Tursunbek uulu 

Cast: Keldibek Nurbekov 

Producer: Sooronbek Turgunmamatov 

Date: July 7, 2023

Duration: 15 minutes

Country: Kyrgyzstan

Topic: The ancient nomads have a game called Alaman, which is played on horseback. It is very similar to the game "Kok-boru" - "goat running", and the same ancient, popular equestrian sport game among the Kyrgyz, Kazakhs, Uzbeks and other peoples of Asia. The goal of the game “Alaman” is to master the carcass by taking it from the crowd of rivals and throwing it in front of the “owner”, that is, in front of the organizers of the game. 

Hundreds and sometimes thousands of riders compete for the prize. Usually, this game is organized to receive a wish for blessings before important events. Valuable gifts are prepared as prizes, sometimes even expensive cars.