The GREAT NAADAM FESTIVAL - Biggest National Holiday of Mongolia
The Naadam festival is the biggest and most joyful celebration for Mongolians. It takes place on the 11-12th of July each year.
The festival originated from the era of Khunnu Empire and was originally organized as a competition to test the skills of Mongolian Warriors of different tribes.
The festival comprises the "Three Manly Sports": wrestling, horse racing and archery.
A fascinating and interesting event for all is where the 9 White Flags of Djengis Khan are carried in a ceremonial parade from the central ger to the Central Stadium.
1024 wrestlers compete on the green field of the State Central Stadium-there is no time limit, no weight category.
There are 6 different categories of horse racing depending on the age of horses. Archery, originating from time immemorial, is the oldest sport of the Mongols.
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