Description:
The Chagancs are a Turkic people who inhabit the Chaganc Valley in the Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The Chagancs are ethnically related to the Kyrgyz, and share many cultural traits with them. The Chagancs are Sunni Muslims and speak a Turkic dialect. The Chagancs are nomadic pastoralists, raising sheep, goats, and horses. The Chagancs are considered to be one of the most traditional and conservative Kyrgyz tribes. The Chagancs are known for their fierce independence and their fierce resistance to outside influence. The Chagancs are also known for their skill as horsemen and for their traditional dress, which features a long, colorful coat and a conical hat.
