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The first cattle market was located on the
territory of the current clothing Bazaar "Ak-Tilek", but due to its
large growth, it moved to another place. People and animals are brought to the
market from all parts of the Issyk-Kul oblast. It is open from early morning
until lunchtime and only on Sundays.
These days people come mostly not for
meat, but to trade/buy horses and cattle. They often send them to Kazakhstan or even to Russia.
Better to come at dawn, as the early Bazaar ends by the 11:00 in the morning.
The market is a huge
accumulation of horses, sheep and cattle, which are put up for sale in three
separate venues. Farmers come from all areas, to buy or sell their livestock,
to communicate and bargain, sometimes crossing the whole country.
No matter If you're interested in purchasing cattle or not, the fair will give you a lot of new impressions. It’s the place where you will get the most complete picture of the culture and lifestyle of the local people. Here you will see the real rural life of the Kyrgyz people without embellishment..
The Bazaar is surprisingly festive,even though one may witness some aggressive ways in treating the animals. It is an interesting place for tourists, where you can take a picture and watch how quickly the day breaks and a new one starts. Besides, who knows, you may decide to purchase a lamb for Shish kebab of your company on the banks of the lake or in the picturesque Canyon. Just in case, you better take a local guide that can help you !!!!
No matter If you're interested in purchasing cattle or not, the fair will give you a lot of new impressions. It’s the place where you will get the most complete picture of the culture and lifestyle of the local people. Here you will see the real rural life of the Kyrgyz people without embellishment..
The Bazaar is surprisingly festive,even though one may witness some aggressive ways in treating the animals. It is an interesting place for tourists, where you can take a picture and watch how quickly the day breaks and a new one starts. Besides, who knows, you may decide to purchase a lamb for Shish kebab of your company on the banks of the lake or in the picturesque Canyon. Just in case, you better take a local guide that can help you !!!!
Those who have already been to the Sunday
market in Kashgar, across the border in Xinjiang, may find the animal market of
Karakola bit disappointing; however, it is here, and nowhere else in the Kyrgyz
Republic you can observe this traditional form of trade in such a relaxed
atmosphere.
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