This fascinating festival is held in Western part of Mongolia by local Kazakh minority to bring and promote their heritage to their next generation and to the world.
Local Kazakhs show their eagle hunting culture and their unique traditions. It starts with the opening parade with well dressed hunters and is about authentic competitions of eagle training skills and hunting with golden eagles. Specially trained eagles catch small stuffed animals such as foxes and hares. In addition, some uncommon cultural events and small competitions are organized including, traditional coin grabbing game while riding on horseback, Uriankhai archery competition. After enjoying the festival you can visit the local theater to enjoy folk performance in the Ulgii town.
Golden Eagle Festival is a cultural and adventurous attraction for both local and foreign travelers and photographers.
It is not just a festivity, but also is an ancient hunting tradition and unique cultural heritage of Kazakh minority of Mongolia. One of the must see events in Asia, especially in Mongolia.
When- September 30 – October 1 (Sep 30 at 1 PM to Oct 1 at 4 PM)
Organizer-Ayan travel Mongolia.
This fascinating festival is held in Western part of Mongolia by local Kazakh minority to bring and promote their heritage to their next generation and to the world.
Local Kazakhs show their eagle hunting culture and their unique traditions. It starts with the opening parade with well dressed hunters and is about authentic competitions of eagle training skills and hunting with golden eagles. Specially trained eagles catch small stuffed animals such as foxes and hares. In addition, some uncommon cultural events and small competitions are organized including, traditional coin grabbing game while riding on horseback, Uriankhai archery competition. After enjoying the festival you can visit the local theater to enjoy folk performance in the Ulgii town.
Golden Eagle Festival is a cultural and adventurous attraction for both local and foreign travelers and photographers.
It is not just a festivity, but also is an ancient hunting tradition and unique cultural heritage of Kazakh minority of Mongolia. One of the must see events in Asia, especially in Mongolia.
When- September 30 – October 1 (Sep 30 at 1 PM to Oct 1 at 4 PM)
Organizer-Ayan travel Mongolia.