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Two young riders race horses across a grassy plain during the Naadam festival in Ovorkhangai province, Mongolia, both wearing numbered jerseys and traditional clothing.
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eriin gurvan naadam

Mongolian national festival
Also known as: Naadam
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Two young riders race horses across a grassy plain during the Naadam festival in Ovorkhangai province, Mongolia, both wearing numbered jerseys and traditional clothing.
Mongolia: horse race Horse race during a naadam festival in Mongolia.

The eriin gurvan naadam, or "three games of men," is Mongolia's national festival, celebrated annually starting July 11. This traditional event features three main sports: wrestling, archery, and horse racing. These games are a significant part of Mongolian culture and heritage, with wrestling being the most popular. The festival, historically linked to Buddhist rituals, now includes colorful ceremonies and competitions, with the largest gathering held in Ulaanbaatar. Lesser versions of the naadam are also held in the provinces.1

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  1. Mongolia - Sports and recreation
  2. Mongolia - The arts

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