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Americans Celebrate Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated each year on the second Sunday in May. President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day official in 1914.
Ambassador Spratlen marks World Press Freedom Day

Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Pamela Spratlen toured the Media Support Center Foundation printing press in an honor of World Press Freedom Day. World Press Freedom Day is observed annually across the world to celebrate the principles of press freedom.
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Ambassador Spratlen’s Interview to Barakelde

And of course many of these threats emanate from Afghanistan, so we have been very pleased with our partnership with the Kyrgyz Republic since 2001 with Kyrgyzstan as host of the Transit Center at Manas International Airport.
Dance Troupe from New York in Kyrgyzstan

Sean Curran Company presented an exciting performance of modern ballet on stage at the Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. The goal of the program is studying, sharing, and exploring American modern dance by international audiences.
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U.S. Air Force Band Night Wing Concert Tour in Kyrgyzstan

Night Wing, a country and rock music band of the United States Air Force will conduct a concert tour in Kyrgyzstan from May 14-19, both in Bishkek and Talas.

American Hip-Hop Singer Will Power Visits Kyrgyzstan

American hip-hop singer Will Power will visit Kyrgyzstan to conduct master classes for Kyrgyzstan’s hip hop singers, presentations at musical schools of Bishkek and Osh, and visit recording studios.

U.S. Government Supports Street Light Services in Uzgen

U.S. Government through USAID will award a $94,398 grant to the Uzgen municipal government to improve street light service in Uzgen city.

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