Quyi
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Northwest China
9th–10th century CE
Representative List
Master-Apprentice (Oral/Aural)
Oral Tradition
Manas Epic
"The Kyrgyz people's 500,000-verse heroic epic, recounting the legendary exploits of Manas and his descendants over eight generations."
CIVILIZATION CONTEXT
This artifact is part of the Intangible Heritage Cluster. It connects to 8 entities across the atlas, spanning 1 region, 0 masters, 0 festivals, and 0 skills.
Manas Epic: A Living Heritage
The Epic of Manas is the heroic epic of the Kyrgyz people, primarily preserved in the Xinjiang region of China. With over 500,000 verses, it recounts the life and exploits of Manas and his descendants over eight generations. Performers (manaschi) chant the epic in a dramatic, rhythmic style, often accompanied by a three-stringed komuz. The epic embodies Kyrgyz history, ethics, and cosmology.
Centuries
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