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An invitation to Naadam festival from Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League

2024-07-05 (goinnermongolia.com.cn)

"Naadam," a term derived from Mongolian meaning "entertainment and games", holds much significance in the hearts of the Mongolian people.

The Naadam festival is a longstanding traditional celebration, a grand event deeply rooted in Mongolian people's culture. Held annually during the lush months of July and August, when the livestock are at their healthiest, the Naadam festival is a joyous occasion marking the harvest season with a variety of cultural and sporting events.

With a history spanning nearly eight centuries, it has long been celebrated and cherished on the grasslands, evolving into a beloved tradition among various ethnic groups. It stands as a vital embodiment of Mongolian cultural tradition.

It will last from July 17 to Aug 18, so make your plans now!

In 2024, Horqin Right Wing Front Banner will have a month-long Naadam season, extending an invitation to the world under the theme "Red Hinggan, Green Development, Meet on the Grasslands, Experience Naadam".

This vibrant festival will feature a plethora of thrilling events and over 100 activities, drawing numerous enthusiastic participants to Horqin Right Wing Front Banner.

Highlights include the National Grassland Fashion Week, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Horsehead Fiddle Invitational, a photography contest, the National Poetry Contest, an international long song competition, the Mongolian Horse Hero 2024 International Challenge, and the National University Students Grassland Tourism Festival. These events promise to turn local tourism industry into a colorful tapestry of cultural experiences.

As the 2024 Naadam Festival in Hinggan League is about to commence, let us journey together to the vast grasslands of Ulan Maodu in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner and partake in this magnificent cultural celebration of the grassland people!