8, 9 and 10 July.
We flew to Ulaangom where we were to see the Nadaam Festival and visit Khokh Lake. The Nadaam Festival is held annually and competitors show off their skills in wrestling, archery and horse racing. Every village and city in Mongolia celebrates, it coincides with Independence Day.
We flew to Ulaangom where we were to see the Nadaam Festival and visit Khokh Lake. The Nadaam Festival is held annually and competitors show off their skills in wrestling, archery and horse racing. Every village and city in Mongolia celebrates, it coincides with Independence Day.
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| The wrestlers. They keep eliminating opponents until the two strongest remain. The "big" guy was last year's champion. |
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| We found a seat in the shade in front of the Governor's viewing box. The police tried to move us on but the Governor told him we could stay. They even shared their fermented mare's milk tea and dried curd and bread with us. |
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| The horses ride at full gallop for 27 kms!! Amazing sight. Many of them rode bareback. |
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| So cute! |
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| Ray getting a lesson from the champion archer. |
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| They start young! I wanted to bring her home with me. |
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