Mongol Nomadic camp is organising a mini version of Naadam Festival during the summer of 2016 for visitors. The event will give a more intimate experience and atmosphere of Mongolian Naadam, assure the organisers. Mongolian Naadam Festival consists of the Three Manly Games of the Mongols, namely, wrestling, archery and horse racing that nomads of Mongolia have practiced thousands of years. The Naadam is one of the 10 biggest festivals in the world along with Brazil’s Carnaval, and India’s Diwali.
According to the organisers, from the moment that visitors set foot at the arena they will see and feel the Naadam, there will be traditional Mongolian “asar” tents set, Mongolian music played, and traditionally dressed locals everywhere as well as the Naadam competitors: wrestlers, archers and horse trainers and jockeys with their horses. All visitors will be greeted and welcomed to the arena to join the Naadam.
The event will begin with a Mongolian long song & horse head fiddle performance as a tradition. Then 16 strong wrestlers will compete in the 1st round of wrestling competition, followed by the archery competition and afterwards a musical performance of local artists (Mongolian dances and songs). Ankle bone shooting competition will be held concurrently with the 2nd round of wrestling.
Mongol Nomadic camp is organising a mini version of Naadam Festival during the summer of 2016 for visitors. The event will give a more intimate experience and atmosphere of Mongolian Naadam, assure the organisers. Mongolian Naadam Festival consists of the Three Manly Games of the Mongols, namely, wrestling, archery and horse racing that nomads of Mongolia have practiced thousands of years. The Naadam is one of the 10 biggest festivals in the world along with Brazil’s Carnaval, and India’s Diwali.
According to the organisers, from the moment that visitors set foot at the arena they will see and feel the Naadam, there will be traditional Mongolian “asar” tents set, Mongolian music played, and traditionally dressed locals everywhere as well as the Naadam competitors: wrestlers, archers and horse trainers and jockeys with their horses. All visitors will be greeted and welcomed to the arena to join the Naadam.
The event will begin with a Mongolian long song & horse head fiddle performance as a tradition. Then 16 strong wrestlers will compete in the 1st round of wrestling competition, followed by the archery competition and afterwards a musical performance of local artists (Mongolian dances and songs). Ankle bone shooting competition will be held concurrently with the 2nd round of wrestling.
Shortly after the ankle bone shooting competition, archers will perform archery showcase and spectators are welcome to try. Also a group of locals will perform traditions of moving with a Ger etc loaded on a yak cart, and they will join the Naadam later too. Horse racing will follow soon after the little jockeys sing Giingoo – a special song/mantra for race horses.
The winners of the competitions will be awarded with sheep and other traditional gifts of nomads. And visitors have the opportunity to meet the competitors and take photos. Visitors also can make bets on the race horses and wrestlers.
Khuushuur (Mongolian fried meat dumplings) will be provided to all ticket holders as the main food of Naadam Festival. Moreover, there will be lots of surprises such as performances and competitions including Beauty Contest on Horseback.
Shortly after the ankle bone shooting competition, archers will perform archery showcase and spectators are welcome to try. Also a group of locals will perform traditions of moving with a Ger etc loaded on a yak cart, and they will join the Naadam later too. Horse racing will follow soon after the little jockeys sing Giingoo – a special song/mantra for race horses.
The winners of the competitions will be awarded with sheep and other traditional gifts of nomads. And visitors have the opportunity to meet the competitors and take photos. Visitors also can make bets on the race horses and wrestlers.
Khuushuur (Mongolian fried meat dumplings) will be provided to all ticket holders as the main food of Naadam Festival. Moreover, there will be lots of surprises such as performances and competitions including Beauty Contest on Horseback.
WHEN IS THE EVENT: The Mongol Nomadic Naadam will be held on the following dates at 2-5pm.
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Month
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Days
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June
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10, 21
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July
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5, 10, 11, 12, 19, 25
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August
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3, 13, 21, 28
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September
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6
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WHERE IS THE VENUE: Mongol Nomadic camp (50km from Ulaanbaatar to the west).
HOW MUCH IS THE TICKET: 20 USD.
For more information, please contact the organisers: +976-9908-9730, and +976-9911-8573. Email: NaadamNationalFestival@gmail.com
Photos are courtesy of Mongol Nomadic Camp.
WHEN IS THE EVENT: The Mongol Nomadic Naadam will be held on the following dates at 2-5pm.
|
Month
|
Days
|
|
June
|
10, 21
|
|
July
|
5, 10, 11, 12, 19, 25
|
|
August
|
3, 13, 21, 28
|
|
September
|
6
|
WHERE IS THE VENUE: Mongol Nomadic camp (50km from Ulaanbaatar to the west).
HOW MUCH IS THE TICKET: 20 USD.
For more information, please contact the organisers: +976-9908-9730, and +976-9911-8573. Email: NaadamNationalFestival@gmail.com
Photos are courtesy of Mongol Nomadic Camp.
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(Co-founder of Premium Travel Mongolia LLC.
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Copyright © 2016. All rights reserved.
Prepared exclusively for GoGo Travel by Zola
(Co-founder of Premium Travel Mongolia LLC.
www.mongoliatravelmarket.com)
Copyright © 2016. All rights reserved.
