Mongolia Naadam Festival Declared a Global Festival

Mongolia is country with an ancient culture and antique historical remains of all stages of Human history in Central Asia. Attracting the attention of international tourists and bringing them to Mongolia, Naadam has been registered with the Intangible Heritage Fund of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) just before its start this year elevating Mongolia Naadam to a global festival.

Naadam is a historical day, commemorating Mongolia’s national revolution on July 11, 1921 when Mongolia’s finally achieved their freedom. Thus, there’s reason to celebrate this event too on Naadam.
Scholars and historians suggest that this public holiday traces back as far as 1BC, when the Xiongnu Empire was first established. The scattered Xiongnu tribes organized men’s games to test the courage and strength of their warriors.
Since 1921, Mongolian national holiday is "Naadam" celebrated every year, from the 11 th of July to 13 th of July. During these days you can see "Three games of man". There is Mongolian National wrestling, the horse racing in which participate children 5-10 years old, and archery.

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