The mayor of the capital Emilbek Abdykadyrov received the young manaschy Kasymbek Birdigulov.

During the conversation with Kasymbek, the mayor asked about his interest in Manas. The boy replied that after meeting with more experienced manaschi, he began to teach his younger brother the epic "Manas" and became interested in this work himself.

In turn, the mayor of the city thanked Kasymbek for his love and respect for the great Manas.

"Manas is the inexhaustible spiritual wealth of the Kyrgyz people. Every Kyrgyz should know it. It contains our ancestral traditions, customs, heart and language. If other nations know the Kyrgyz people by many national riches, then Manas is the vanguard," the mayor said.

The Mayor also noted that we are proud, admire and respect Kasymbek's interest in the generous Manas. He wished a good creative journey, presented memorable gifts.

It should be noted that Kassymbek Berdigulov is the first young manaschi from Batken region.

Kassymbek hails from Batken region, Leilek district, the village of Zheti-Tash. Currently studying at the school named after Sh . Tashpolotov in the 4th grade.

Kassymbek took part in the intellectual TV debates "Manas Tanuu", where more than 33 thousand students participated. With this TV program, he visited 44 districts and 32 cities.

Young manaschi knows by heart 3 stories about Manas and he told one of them to the mayor.