Naadam: Mongolia’s summer horse festival | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent: "About an hour and a half northeast of Ulaanbaatar Mongolia, the Bayan Goliin Dugang Naadam took place in the countryside the first week in July. Naadam is a UNESCO World Heritage designated festival representing Mongolian culture. After driving through the city to the outskirts, we went on an informal dirt road that traversed the steppes. As our car neared a large campsite, a group of horses rushed past with their young riders on top followed by trucks and motorcycles.
“They’re going to the turning point,” said a Dutch friend who has lived in Mongolia for over a decade. The races are long-distance and take between 16-30 kilometers to complete, depending on the race."
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“They’re going to the turning point,” said a Dutch friend who has lived in Mongolia for over a decade. The races are long-distance and take between 16-30 kilometers to complete, depending on the race."
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