Kyrgyz-British Society (KBS)

The Kyrgyz-British Society (KBS) is a not-for-profit organisation which was incorporated in 2009 with a view to enhancing the advancement of social, economic and cultural cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Kyrgyz Republic. Its members include British and Kyrgyz professionals, entrepreneurs and academics.

The founding members of the Kyrgyz-British Society, who formed the first board of directors, are passionate about developing relationships between Kyrgyz and British businesses, artists and students so that people of the two countries learn more about each other and benefit from increased mutual understanding.

We hope to serve as a forum for Kyrgyz nationals living, working or studying in the UK and for British businesses with interests in Kyrgyzstan. To that end, The Society has already hosted various cultural and social events in London with a view to encouraging social contact and academic debate. We hope to foster the development of greater links between Britain and Kyrgyzstan in the future and are developing a programme of events for 2011. Please check our ‘Events’ section for further information.

Talk on Kyrgyz Textiles by Dr. Stephanie Bunn in the University of Edinburgh

The Kyrgyz-British Society is organising a talk on kyrgyz textiles by Dr. Stephanie Bunn from the University of St.Andrews. The event will take place on the 24th May, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm, in the University of Edinburgh (Seminar Room 3, Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15 a George Square, Edinburgh).