Every year Mongolians celebrate Naadam festival. The celebration attracts a great number of visitors both local and international. Mongolian Naadam Festival is celebrated in July every year. The Mongolians express the nomadic culture they have preserved over the years. There are many activities they engage in for example arts and sports. Before you plan to travel to Mongolia for the festival, you need to know some of the following things and what to expect during the visit.
The commemorations include the Olympic games of the Mongols. They are enjoyable celebrations held annually on eleventh to thirteenth of July. It is mostly held at the central stadium and Khul Doloon which are the main stadiums in the country capital. However, you can also choose to go and celebrate with other locals in other parts of Mongolia where similar events are held as well.
It is necessary to note that there are two main men games held. Horse-racing, archery and men-wrestling. However, there are other games which include arts, tactics and tricks who you will still enjoy watching. Ethic and cultural performances like singing, dancing, wearing traditional costumes. Also, the Mongolians revere some parts of livestock bones when playing and for religious rites.
National wrestling has a combination of cultural and traditional techniques. They engage in eagle dance and long love songs which have preserved the Mongolia historical development for thousands of years. There are many wrestlers expected to participate who compete in tournaments. For any individual to be in this group, strong discipline, morals and high respect levels for the elders and audience are required.
The role of horses in Mongolia has for a long time been valued in the people daily and national lives. The Mongolians believe that every child born in Mongolia must learn how to ride a horse. At this time, children sing special songs before and after a horse race to charge the spirits.
Mongolian archery is another activity the Mongolians engage in. It includes the use of bows and arrows. Bows and arrows were used in ancient times when hunting until there was the introduction of more sophisticated weapons. Engaging in such competitions helps to preserve their culture and measures the archer patience, concentration, strength and focus when handling the bow and arrow.
In case it is your first time to visit Mongolia for the festivals, you will enjoy every moment. The ceremony is very attractive and enjoyable since they are authentic and enables one to have an experience of first-hand information. Many locals travel to the provinces as participants of the major games as well as to sell foods and toys for children and youngsters around.
When thinking of travelling to Mongolia, there is a need for making early arrangements. You should book for accommodation in the hotel of your choice early enough before the peak seasons in July. Early booking will allow you to pay less amount of money as well as getting the best accommodation. Moreover, you can consider booking for the ticket and hotel six months early enough.
The commemorations include the Olympic games of the Mongols. They are enjoyable celebrations held annually on eleventh to thirteenth of July. It is mostly held at the central stadium and Khul Doloon which are the main stadiums in the country capital. However, you can also choose to go and celebrate with other locals in other parts of Mongolia where similar events are held as well.
It is necessary to note that there are two main men games held. Horse-racing, archery and men-wrestling. However, there are other games which include arts, tactics and tricks who you will still enjoy watching. Ethic and cultural performances like singing, dancing, wearing traditional costumes. Also, the Mongolians revere some parts of livestock bones when playing and for religious rites.
National wrestling has a combination of cultural and traditional techniques. They engage in eagle dance and long love songs which have preserved the Mongolia historical development for thousands of years. There are many wrestlers expected to participate who compete in tournaments. For any individual to be in this group, strong discipline, morals and high respect levels for the elders and audience are required.
The role of horses in Mongolia has for a long time been valued in the people daily and national lives. The Mongolians believe that every child born in Mongolia must learn how to ride a horse. At this time, children sing special songs before and after a horse race to charge the spirits.
Mongolian archery is another activity the Mongolians engage in. It includes the use of bows and arrows. Bows and arrows were used in ancient times when hunting until there was the introduction of more sophisticated weapons. Engaging in such competitions helps to preserve their culture and measures the archer patience, concentration, strength and focus when handling the bow and arrow.
In case it is your first time to visit Mongolia for the festivals, you will enjoy every moment. The ceremony is very attractive and enjoyable since they are authentic and enables one to have an experience of first-hand information. Many locals travel to the provinces as participants of the major games as well as to sell foods and toys for children and youngsters around.
When thinking of travelling to Mongolia, there is a need for making early arrangements. You should book for accommodation in the hotel of your choice early enough before the peak seasons in July. Early booking will allow you to pay less amount of money as well as getting the best accommodation. Moreover, you can consider booking for the ticket and hotel six months early enough.
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