Cat owners from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan gathered in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, on March 18 to show off their prized pets.
The Strange World Of Kyrgyz Cat Shows

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A Sphynx cat wearing a wedding dress

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The Sphynx appears none too happy about it, either.

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A boy looks at a Maine Coon cat.

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An owner proudly shows off his Siamese cat.

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A cat wearing a knitted hat looks on.

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Nervously awaiting the judges' marks