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Santa-Klaus in Aravan

Posted by Asel | in Humour, Tradition, Society, Tourism, travel, Opinion | on February 10th, 2008
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Though Christmas celebrations ended more than a month ago worldwide, and Christmas themes are off the season, in Osh oblast of Kyrgyz Republic recently there was an event “Santa-Klaus in Aravan”, informs Ferghana.Akipress.KG. This event was organized by municipal authorities and one of local NGOs with entertainment shows and prize competitions.
It seems that Santa-Klaus […]

2008- Santa’s year…

Posted by Asel | in Humour, Tourism, travel | on December 14th, 2007
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Following on from CXW’s article on Santa-tracking competition in Kyrgyzstan, I am now referring to AKIpress news agency that informs readers about the next crazy plans of the state tourism agency on further developing the “Santa mania” thing in Kyrgyzstan. The state tourism agency under the Presidency of Kyrgyz Republic and the Ministry of […]

Santa Saga 2…

Posted by CXW | in Humour, Tourism, travel | on December 11th, 2007
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Following on from Sweco’s tongue-in-cheek conclusion that it’s time for Santa Claus to up sticks from Lapland and move to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz Tourist Board is capitalising on this arguably apolitical claim to fame: They’ve launched a competition, which runs until December 20, to find Santa Claus in the republic’s mountains.
As Akbar Dzhigitov of […]

Santa Claus Moving to Kyrgyzstan?

Posted by CXW | in Humour, Pop culture, Research | on December 5th, 2007
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Shock, horror! Swedish logistics company Sweco has suggested that Santa Claus should leave his traditional home in Lapland and relocate to Kyrgyzstan.
The company drew this conclusion on the basis that:
By starting his journey there [from Kyrgyzstan], Santa can achieve the most efficient around-the-world trip to distribute Christmas gifts. He can eliminate time-consuming detours and […]

Kulov is LITE … and ICY!

Posted by Tolkun | in Humour | on February 13th, 2007
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Everyone in Kyrgyzstan along with great number of people from neighboring countries knows that Kulov is a family name of Felix Sharshenbaevich Kulov, former prime-minister of Kyrgyzstan. But have you ever heard that “Kulov” is also a brand of Vodka produced in United Kingdom. Vodka “Kulov” has been produced since 1960’s. Brand “Kulov Ice […]

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