Monday, July 11, 2011

Naadam Festival

Naadam is a traditional festival celebrated nationwide for thousands of years (July 11-13). The three games are wrestling, archery and horse racing - in ancient times essential skills that men should possess to defeat the enemy.


The wrestling was originally a game to test the strength and wit. It might have also aimed to train young children to tame and domesticate wild animals. The horse is the main mean of transportation and symbol for power, strength and loyalty. The ability to shoot with bow and arrow was needed to hunt and defeat enemies.


View photo set here: Naadam Festival
Posted by Hardy at 5:53 PM

1 comment:

Magda Korzewska i Jacek Korzewski said...

Julie and Hardy, great to see some new posts:) Now we know th ereason you started in July in Mongolia! if you set up RSS would be easier to follow you (for some reasons Folloers list was gone). Enjoy and we will enjoy with you. Jacek & Magda

July 11, 2011 at 9:51 PM

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