In the vast and pristine landscapes of Mongolia, where winters cast a spell of enchantment, an extraordinary celebration unfolds—the Mongolian Ice Festivals. Far beyond being a mere response to the winter chill, Mongolian Ice Festivals embody the very soul of Mongolian culture, weaving together tales of winter joy, resilience, and age-old traditions. Mongolian Ice Festivals…
In the heart of Mongolia, where tradition and spirituality converge, the Mongolian Nomadic Show, the Danshig Naadam & Tsam Dance Festival emerge as a cultural gem. An annual celebration dedicated to the revered Holy Zanabazar – Mongolia’s inaugural Buddhist leader, this festival, taking place on the 6th and 7th of August near Ulaanbaatar, marks a…
Mongolia’s Thousand Camel Festival stands as a grand testament to the life and traditions of camel herders, offering a captivating glimpse into their world amidst the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has served multifaceted purposes, from the preservation of the two-humped Bactrian camel population to fostering community…
The Naadam Festival, the revered national festival of Mongolia, unfolds every year from the 11th to the 13th of July, enveloping the vast landscapes in a tapestry of cultural richness. This grand celebration centers around three traditional games – horseracing, wrestling, and archery – deeply ingrained in the nomadic civilization of the Mongols. The festival…
The Golden Eagle Festival initiated in 2000 through the collaborative efforts of two tour operators and local Kazakh eagle hunters, has become an annual spectacle in the first week of October. A slightly smaller yet equally enchanting festival emerged in nearby Sagsai in 2002, captivating audiences every September. Aimed primarily at spectators, including local Kazakhs,…
Join us on a journey through the frost-kissed landscapes as we explore the Winter Festivals of Mongolia—a celebration of tradition, resilience, and the sheer joy of embracing the chill. As winter blankets the vast landscapes of Mongolia with its serene white cloak, a different kind of magic unfolds. Beyond the chill, the season brings forth…
Welcome to Mongolia, in this journey through the Mongolian Public Holidays, we invite you to step into the heart of Mongolia’s rich cultural tapestry, where every holiday paints a unique stroke on the canvas of the nation’s identity. Mongolian Public Holidays Calendar 2023 Date Day Holiday 1 Jan Sunday New Year’s Day 21 Feb to…
The biggest event of the year in Mongolia for foreigners a locals alike is the great Naadam Festival, held annually in July, is a thrilling three-day sporting event that has been happening for centuries. In Genghis Khan’s time, it happened at different times of the year, particularly in summer. Since 1922, when Sukhbaatar ordered a…
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