Participants of the reality competition show "Physical: Asia" who attended the opening ceremony of Mongolia's National Naadam Festival said they were deeply impressed by the country's rich history, culture, traditions, horse heritage, and national costumes.
The visitors expressed their excitement about experiencing the Naadam Festival firsthand. They said they had come to Mongolia to support Mongolian wrestler B.Orkhonbayar, who competed alongside them in Physical: Asia, and plan to attend other Naadam events, including wrestling and horse racing.
Jang Eun-sil said this visit gave her a completely different impression of Mongolia compared to her previous trip during winter.
The winter was extremely cold and snowy, but this time the scenery is incredibly beautiful. Although it rained before the opening ceremony, the sky cleared just as the performances began, making everything even more beautiful.
The most memorable part of the ceremony was seeing camels and reindeer in person for the first time. I was especially fascinated by the reindeer's unique antlers. Overall, I learned many things I had never experienced before.
It was also wonderful to see so many Mongolians celebrating their national festival together while preserving their traditions and culture.
B.Enkh-Orgil described Naadam as a special occasion for all Mongolians.
When we arrived at the Central Stadium in the morning, it was pouring rain. Soon after, the skies cleared, a cool breeze came in, and the weather became perfect. That made the Naadam atmosphere even more enjoyable.
I especially liked how this year's opening ceremony celebrated horses. The songs, dances, and performances highlighting the close bond between horses and the Mongolian people were truly moving.
Katsumi Nakamura said it was his third visit to Mongolia.
Every time I come here, I learn something new and admire Mongolia even more. You can see many things about Mongolia on social media, but experiencing its history and culture in person is completely different. I also regularly share content about Mongolia through my social media channels.
I was very excited to attend the Naadam opening ceremony. From tomorrow, I plan to watch all the major events, including horse racing, and continue learning more about Mongolian culture.
I chose this deel from many different designs during my visit to Mongolia two months ago. Japan also has traditional clothing, but I thought wearing a Mongolian deel would be a meaningful way to show respect for the culture and experience it more closely.
I'm especially excited to support B.Orkhonbayar, whom I met through Physical: Asia, and watch him compete.
Japanese swimmer Edo Yuma said the horse performances were the highlight of the opening ceremony.
Yuma' means 'horse' in Japanese, so I naturally loved horse performances the most. The riders and performers were absolutely incredible. Naadam is a colorful, magnificent, and deeply moving celebration.
Katsumi and I chose our deels together when we visited Mongolia two months ago. They are very comfortable and lightweight. Even though we got caught in the rain, they dried quickly and remained comfortable in the warm weather.
Tomorrow I'm most looking forward to watching Mongolian wrestling and horse racing. We also have horse racing in Japan, but I want to see firsthand how Mongolian horse racing is different. I've also heard a lot about Mongolia's famous horses, and I hope I'll have the opportunity to see them up close and even touch them."
Participants of the reality competition show "Physical: Asia" who attended the opening ceremony of Mongolia's National Naadam Festival said they were deeply impressed by the country's rich history, culture, traditions, horse heritage, and national costumes.
The visitors expressed their excitement about experiencing the Naadam Festival firsthand. They said they had come to Mongolia to support Mongolian wrestler B.Orkhonbayar, who competed alongside them in Physical: Asia, and plan to attend other Naadam events, including wrestling and horse racing.
Jang Eun-sil said this visit gave her a completely different impression of Mongolia compared to her previous trip during winter.
The winter was extremely cold and snowy, but this time the scenery is incredibly beautiful. Although it rained before the opening ceremony, the sky cleared just as the performances began, making everything even more beautiful.
The most memorable part of the ceremony was seeing camels and reindeer in person for the first time. I was especially fascinated by the reindeer's unique antlers. Overall, I learned many things I had never experienced before.
It was also wonderful to see so many Mongolians celebrating their national festival together while preserving their traditions and culture.
B.Enkh-Orgil described Naadam as a special occasion for all Mongolians.
When we arrived at the Central Stadium in the morning, it was pouring rain. Soon after, the skies cleared, a cool breeze came in, and the weather became perfect. That made the Naadam atmosphere even more enjoyable.
I especially liked how this year's opening ceremony celebrated horses. The songs, dances, and performances highlighting the close bond between horses and the Mongolian people were truly moving.
Katsumi Nakamura said it was his third visit to Mongolia.
Every time I come here, I learn something new and admire Mongolia even more. You can see many things about Mongolia on social media, but experiencing its history and culture in person is completely different. I also regularly share content about Mongolia through my social media channels.
I was very excited to attend the Naadam opening ceremony. From tomorrow, I plan to watch all the major events, including horse racing, and continue learning more about Mongolian culture.
I chose this deel from many different designs during my visit to Mongolia two months ago. Japan also has traditional clothing, but I thought wearing a Mongolian deel would be a meaningful way to show respect for the culture and experience it more closely.
I'm especially excited to support B.Orkhonbayar, whom I met through Physical: Asia, and watch him compete.
Japanese swimmer Edo Yuma said the horse performances were the highlight of the opening ceremony.
Yuma' means 'horse' in Japanese, so I naturally loved horse performances the most. The riders and performers were absolutely incredible. Naadam is a colorful, magnificent, and deeply moving celebration.
Katsumi and I chose our deels together when we visited Mongolia two months ago. They are very comfortable and lightweight. Even though we got caught in the rain, they dried quickly and remained comfortable in the warm weather.
Tomorrow I'm most looking forward to watching Mongolian wrestling and horse racing. We also have horse racing in Japan, but I want to see firsthand how Mongolian horse racing is different. I've also heard a lot about Mongolia's famous horses, and I hope I'll have the opportunity to see them up close and even touch them."