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Naadam is one of the National holidays which is annually held between 11th – 13th of July. There are three main sports games-horse racing, wrestling and the archery. Wrestling is similar to wrestling everywhere else in the world but with one big difference there are no weight divisions and no time limit. The bout continues until the first wrestler falls and anything but the soles of your feet or the palms of your hands touch the floor. On completion of every victory the eagle-dance are done |
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Horses are divided into five groups: 2, 4 and 5 year old, over five year old and stallions.
The distances are varies according to the ages of horses, between 15 km and 35 km. The riders are aged from 5 to 12 year- old children. |
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The Mongols use a compound bow, built up of layers of horn, sinew, bark and wood. When unstrung, it is not straight, but curved.
All archers adopt the same stance and posture. The target consists of a row several meters across, of small woven leather rings, some painted red, which are laid out laterally on the ground.
The distance is about 75 meters for men and 60 meters for women. |
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July10.
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Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel. City tour including major sites Gandan Monastery.
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| July11. |
Attend in the Opening Ceremony in the Stadium. Performance of 800 morin huur and 800 long song singers. |
| July12. |
Visit the 4 year old horse race. |
| July13. |
The Cavalry Ride performance. Visit the local family. Folklore concert. |
| July14. |
Air transfer. |
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