Karakalpak Folk Music

UNESCO Intangible Heritage · Nukus · Karakalpakstan

Karakalpakstan's musical and oral tradition: the art of the zhyrau (poet and epic singer). Heroic epics are performed to the accompaniment of the kobyz and dutar. A unique tradition protected by UNESCO. Meet local performers in Nukus.

Address

Cultural centre, Nukus

Opening hours

18:00–21:00

Entry fee

100,000 UZS

More places in Nukus

• Savitsky Museum — Nukus
• Ustyurt Plateau Eco Tour — Nukus
• Kyzylkum Desert Yurt Safari — Nukus
• Karakalpak National Costume and Embroidery Exhibition — Nukus
• Nukus Bazaar and Karakalpak Cuisine — Nukus
• Amu Darya Boat Trip — Nukus
• Karakalpak Carpet Weaving Workshop — Nukus

Nukus & Karakalpakstan Travel Guide — What to see, when to go and how to get there

Where to stay in Nukus and Karakalpakstan

• Muynak Hotel — Moynaq
• Jipek Joli Inn — Nukus
• Citizen Hotel Nukus — Nukus
• Jipek Joli Art Hotel — Nukus
• Karakalpak Travel Guest House — Nukus
• Jipek Joli Hotel — Nukus

Where to eat in Nukus and Karakalpakstan

• Aurora Restaurant Nukus — Nukus
• Premier Lounge Nukus — Nukus
• Sofram Restoran — Nukus
• Neo Restaurant Nukus — Nukus
• Fish House Nukus — Nukus
• Qaraqalpag'im — Nukus