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Case of Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan is home to many major local festivals, and the vibrant communities that helpthese festivals come to fruition are part networks that help promote the festivals. As a result,
the local festivals have turned into multinational events. As an example, the World Nomadic
Games (WNG) is held biennially and has grown considerably, in 2018, 3,000 athletes from 77
countries. The WNG has contributed to science in cultural heritage and transmission of the ICH
in general. Traditional game federations have established networks in a number of countiesSalbuurun Federation (seventeen countries), Kök Börü Federation (ten countries), Alysh
Federation (sixty-three countries), Kyrgyz Kürösh Federation (twenty-eight countries), Toguz
Korgool Federation (thirty-three countries), Er Engish Federation (thirteen countries) and Ordo
Federation (six countries). As a result, ICH festivals became one of the main attractions for
international tourists in Kyrgyzstan that contribute to the local economy and to the livelihoods
and well-being of concerned communities as well
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