A man's feet must be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world (George Santayana).
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Welcoming myself back
After about 3 "settling-in" weeks in my new home of temporary residence I am about to restart writing and posting own and borrowed stories, thoughts (deep and shallow), comments, pictures, guides and more.
The 1,100-km Karakum River crosses Turkmenistan from east to west. Each year it takes ten billion of cubic meters of water from the Amu Darya River to irrigate over one million hectares of agricultural lands and supply water to the industrial enterprises and population in four regions of the country.
Image of modern Bishkek
International Festival of the Turkmen of the World
The Turkmen Land – Beautified Country International Festival continues triumphant marching in the Turkmen land involving thousands of the people – those who share its lofty aims of preserving and replenishing the age-old spiritual traditions of the nation, its cultural heritage. Falling on springtime of gorgeous blossoms it has highlighted the beauty of nature of the sunny land, turned into a big holiday – true manifestation of unshakable friendship and fraternity, unity and solidarity of the people.