TEN THOUSAND HORSES OF STEPPE FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE FOR THE FIFTH YEAR
Aimed at promoting the lifestyle of Mongolian herders and preserving intangible cultural heritage, Ten Thousand Horses of Steppe festival will take place for the fifth year on November 3-4 in Khentii aimag. Experienced and young horse-trainers will challenge their craftiness in the festival which is important to boost winter tourism in Mongolia by attracting foreign and domestic tourists, to preserve the nomadic tradition and to glory skillful horsemen, emphasizes the organizers. Various events such as driving herd of horses, short-distance race, presentations of race horses and a parade of unique-colored horses, children parade on horseback, competitions of lasso and taming a horse, a tour to herders wintering place, expo on Khentii brand products, photo exhibition and concert will be organized during the festival.
