XIX International Festival of Traditional Culture & Crafts OIMO is one of the largest cultural events in Central Asia, and this year Karakol will be the host of traditional culture, crafts and creative industries! The event will also be dedicated to the loving memory of the founder of the festival - artist, UNESCO expert and public figure Chochunbaeva Dinara Ilimbekovna (1956 - 2025).

The festival program includes:⠀

• Craft Fair

• National cuisine

• Ethno-art and artistic exhibitions

• Ethno fashion and concerts

• Master classes and international conference

• Competitions for the best tourism and craft practices

There is free admission to the event, expected to receive over 300 participants and thousands of guests!

Our WCC-APR Senior Vice President, Edric Ong, has also been invited to attend as a Forum Speaker, Crafts Judge and Fashion Designer.

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