Ala-Too Square with Manas Equestrian Monument and Kyrgyzstan Flag, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Ala-Too Square in central Bishkek features the Manas equestrian monument and the Kyrgyzstan national flag flying above the plaza, with government buildings and clear blue sky on September 13, 2018.
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The Heart of Kyrgyzstan
Ala-Too Square serves as the central gathering place and symbolic heart of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. This expansive plaza has witnessed countless national celebrations, protests, and cultural events throughout the country's modern history.
Monuments of National Pride The prominent equestrian statue depicts Manas, the legendary hero of the Kyrgyz epic poem, one of the longest epic poems in world literature. The towering red flag of Kyrgyzstan flies proudly on a massive flagpole, representing national sovereignty and independence.
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