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.
Christoph Schuepp is the country director
in Kyrgyzstan for the Internews Network.
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