Kookor: A Leather Vessel
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The kookor is a type of leather flask which has been used by Kyrgyz people for centuries. In this parable, an old kookor finds itself confronted with the realities of modern life and has to make a choice as to whether to adapt or stay true to its essence.
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1987-08-01
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