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Naadam, World Nomad Games or the Golden Eagle Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n
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What better way to experience the culture of a destination than through a local festival?<\/strong>  If you seek to travel to places where cultural traditions can still be witnessed in daily life, and where fabled histories come alive at centuries-old festivals still held today, then read on to learn more about a trio of celebrations taking place in July and September that you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re looking to join an escorted small group tour, or experience a private journey, we\u2019ll take you to nomadic lands and guide you on a journey through time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Naadam Festival in Mongolia – July 2024 & 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The annual Naadam Festival stands as the country\u2019s most cherished celebration, recognized as part of UNESCO’s “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” Highlighting Mongolia\u2019s excellence in wrestling, horse racing, and archery, it also features distinctive Mongolian sports like \u201cankle-bone shooting.\u201d<\/strong> Naadam has evolved over the past 850 years, incorporating both Buddhist and shamanist roots, and becoming over time a unifying tribal tradition. In the 20th century this commemoration of nomadic virtues\u2014courage, strength, dexterity, and marksmanship\u2014officially became a national observation of Mongolia\u2019s July 11th independence day from China, and is celebrated with parades and pageantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. World Nomad Games, Astana, Kazakhstan – Sept. 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2014, the biennial World Nomad Games celebrate nomadic traditions, games, and sports from nomadic and semi-nomadic peoples worldwide. The first three events occurred in the mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan, with the fourth taking place in Turkey. In 2024, the steppes of central Kazakhstan, specifically in its capital city, Astana,<\/strong> will host the fifth installment. Join the Games to experience firsthand how nomads from around the world come together to showcase their prowess and mastery of the skills, sports and games unique to their cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let the Games Begin<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia – September 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia’s remote westernmost province, ethnic Kazakhs are preserving a 6,000-year-old tradition\u2014hunting with majestic golden eagles, among the world’s largest predatory birds. The festival commemorates this captivating tradition of golden eagle hunting, bringing together hunters from various regions<\/strong> to showcase their skills and the deep connection they share with their avian companions. Experience the Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia, where proficient eagle hunters demonstrate the speed, expertise, and training of their birds. Take the opportunity to explore this remote land of nomads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Eagle Festival itinerary<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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