On March 21, Kyrgyz citizens had the chance to set aside their concerns and celebrate the spring holiday, Norouz. Christoph Schuepp, who lives and works in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, documented the holiday. A selection of his images comprise this EurasiaNet photo essay.
According to government officials, the extra preparation time will allow citizens to take full advantage of the autumn for harvesting, fattening livestock, and preparing feed--with the hopes that the extra work will help the Mongolian people make it through the winter without the major livestock losses and starvation that have plagued the country for the last two years.
