Naadam Festival is the only one of its kind. it is a sophisticated and eloquent expression of nomadic culture, it is the honored celebration of a national independence, and it is an outstanding combination of arts and sports. Even, the core of the festival – three manly sports – the wrestling, horseracing and archery, embrace many elements of arts, such as singing, dancing and performing. Naadam Festival is held in July all over the Mongolian provinces. Therefore, everyone takes the opportunity and enjoys the Festival in diverse schedule such as travelling to the countryside, camping out and gathering in their closest herds.
If you’re planning your travel to see the Golden Eagle Festival and Sagsai Eagle Festival, they’re held in September and early October in the Western Mongolia region. Ninety percent of the population here is Kazakh, a group that is renowned for its hunter's extraordinary skill in using golden eagles to hunt for their prey. The Golden Eagle Festival has been the largest gathering of eagle hunters and their eagles in the world since it started in 1999 with 70 eagle hunters participating in this event. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Event. The festival starts with display of eagles and hunters, and then goes into the events of eagles displaying their talents.
