Ordo

On the thawing ground, two men draw a big circle and set a collection of bones in the middle. At first, it looks like an ancient ritual as, with utmost seriousness, these grown men in Kyrgyz-style hats start throwing stones to hit the bones. In fact, what we are witnessing is Ordo, a century-old, national Kyrgyz game. The game heats up, bodies gesticulate excitedly and the tone rises. What a sport!