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  Naadam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naadam (Наадам) is the national festival of Mongolia held from July 11th to 13th.
The festival sometimes is called "Eriin Gurvan Naadam," meaning "men's three variety of games." The games are Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery, and are the only ones that are held throughout the country.
The main festival is held in the Mongolian capital Ulan Baatar.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Naadam_Holiday   (201 words)

  
 Naadam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Genghis and his Naadam have been in vogue since the fall of the...
Naadam Festival The Naadam is Mongolia's biggest holiday of the year.
Naadam (Наадам) is the national festival of Mongolia held from July 11 to 13.
hallencyclopedia.com /Naadam   (288 words)

  
 holiday
A holiday is day set aside by a nation or culture (in some cases, multiple nations and cultures) typically for celebration but sometimes for some other kind of special culture-wide (or national) observation or activity.
A public holiday or legal holiday is a holiday endorsed by the state.
Public holidays can be either religious, in which case they reflect the dominant religion in a country, or secular, in which case they are usually political or historical in character.
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 Talk:Naadam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naadam Holiday is the Mongolian holiday that celebrates Naadam (mother Healer) as the Queen of China.
CNN is doing stuff on Naadam, as is CTV NewsNet 67.68.223.250 11:31, 14 July 2005 (UTC)
This page was last modified 11:31, 14 July 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Naadam   (58 words)

  
 LUCKY NOMADS TOUR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Specially timed to coincide with the colorful festivities and much-anticipated national holiday surrounding Naadam (the grandest and most significant festival of the year), our spectacular journey allows a small group of travelers to participate in the remarkable celebrations surrounding the country's renowned national games.
Evocative of ancient times, the Naadam games include wrestling, archery and horseracing (interestingly, in order to test the horses' true ability, they are jockeyed by children).
For an intimate and genuine cultural experience, you are invited to attend the Naadam games at the Gobi provincial center, away from the increasing crowds of tourists which attend the games in Ulaanbaatar.
www.owc.org.mn /mas/ln_tour/travel19.htm   (264 words)

  
 Naadam festival in Ulaanbaatar. Wrestling. Archers. Horse riding. Ulan-Bator. Ulaanbator. Ulaan-Baatar. Tours in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Some travelers visit the smaller Naadam at Zuunmod, an hour's drive from Ulaanbaatar, which is held at the same time as the capital's.
Naadam festivities are also held at different times in the Kazakh and Buryat regions (a large Buryat Naadam was held in Dashbalbar in Dornod in late July 2000).
Naadam is properly known as Eriyn Gurvan Naadam, after the three 'manly' sports of wrestling, archery and horse racing (though women participate in the first two events).
www.legendtour.ru /eng/mongolia/info23.shtml   (1995 words)

  
 Lida Travel
Naadam is one of the public holi­days and ceremonies of Mongolia.
Naadam is celebrated on the 11th of July.
It is a great honor to wrestle in the national Naadam, and Mongolian wrestlers train hard during the year.
www.lidatravel.com /destinations.shtml   (1496 words)

  
 Naadam
The period of Naadam is maybe the happiest and most easy-going time of the Mongolian calendar for most of the Mongol citizens, but for some of them it means hard work, lots of sweat on the skin and dust in the eyes.
If it is a Naadam in the countryside, people will usually enjoy quantities of fresh white cheese, tea with milk and salt, sometimes accompanied by various kinds of doughnuts.
Since 1921 the Ulsyn Naadam or State Naadam is held in coincidence with the National Holiday or Day of People's Revolution on July 10th/11th marking the events that led to Mongolia's independence.
userpage.fu-berlin.de /~corff/im/Texte/Naadam.html   (1192 words)

  
 Thom Wise: His Online Home, Away From Home - Follow Thom wherever his happy feet may take him   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is a national holiday held 11-13th July each year to commemorate the Mongol People's Revolution.
Naadam is the period of peak-season in Mongolia and all accommodations are fully booked for this very appreciated and impressive event.
Every subsequent victory at the National Naadam will add an epithet (additional titles to consecutive winners) to his average title, like Invincible Titan, or Invincible Titan to be remembered by all.
www.thomwise.com /calendar_event.php?mode=&eid=20030103235452484   (915 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Mongolia Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
During July, Mongolians celebrate Naadam which means "holiday" but its their National Holiday.
Naadam is a 3-4 day long sports competition.
Naadam in UB is most popular and televised but there are smaller Naadams all over the country.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Mongolia/Sports_Travel-Mongolia-BR-1.html   (260 words)

  
 Tours in Mongolia. Tour. Mongolia. Place to visited in region of Mongolia. Sights of intersest.
The Mini Naadam Festival is a small - scale of the famous National Naadam Festival held on 11-13 July, and is made up of the same "three manly games as the National Festival.
The main purpose of the Mini Naadam is to allow customers get closer to the action, creating opportunity to film and take photos much nearer than is allowed during the National Festival, and get a real feeling for the Mongolian festivity.
It is a great experience to witness thousand of swans flying into the beautiful small lake Dariganga on their way to tropical countries and form the glamorous swan gathering during late September or early October.
www.legendtour.ru /eng/mongolia/events.shtml   (1261 words)

  
 Naadam Naadam Holiday Naadam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Naadam Festival July 11 - 13 The Naadam Festival is one of the most exciting and colorful celebrations...
Naadam occurs once a year during the month of July, lasting for about a week.
Each July, thousands upon thousands of Mongolians travel to the capital city of Ulaanbaatar to participate in the...
en.powerwissen.com /G5R||SL||f4iFjYlbn+crS1MeUQ==_Naadam_Holiday.html   (97 words)

  
 HOLIDAY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Search the HOLIDAY Family Message Boards at Ancestry.com (if available).
Search the HOLIDAY Family Resource Center at RootsWeb.com (if available).
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www.worldhistory.com /surname/US/H/HOLIDAY.htm   (81 words)

  
 Thomo's Hole :: Home of Thomo the Lost   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
I was feeling more relaxed as the visa had been stamped into the passport and a residents card/work permit had been given to me. Legal at last I thought.
I had organised back in early June to fly to Seoul for the Naadam Holiday in Mongolia.
Naadam is an annual three day holiday, occuring 11, 12 and 13 July each year.
thomo.coldie.net /index.php?&catid=1&POSTNUKESID=88d26d869b91e24dc6878d2b5fee44a7   (1976 words)

  
 TECHNOS QUARTERLY Mongolia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
I guess we must be the only foreigners to take a two-year-old American to Khovd, in the far western Altai Mountains of Mongolia, for Naadam, the national holiday.
The national holiday, held every year in mid July, is called Naadam.
In Khovd for Naadam last year, one of the judges noticed my Sony TRV900 and asked very politely if I would mind standing right at the finish line for one of the races so if there was a tie, my video could be used to determine the photo-finish.
www.technos.net /tq_10/TQ_10_4_mongolia.htm   (2369 words)

  
 Classic Mongolian Odyssey: The Naadam Festival
These three age-old sports traditionally measured the courage, strength, and daring of nomads and warriors and are referred to as the “three manly sports.”
Attend the Naadam Festival in the Gobi, away from the increasing crowds that attend the games in Ulaanbaatar, and observe the incredible feats of the area’s top athletes as they compete.
Explore the diverse landscapes of the legendary Gobi Desert, including red sandstone cliffs and verdant green valleys.
www.nomadicexpeditions.com /tripnaadammap.html   (355 words)

  
 India Trip | IJ's TigerPaw India Adventures | Mongolia
Mongolia is a country with an ancient culture and antique historical remains of all stages of human history in Central Asia are to be found.
The Mongolian national holiday is ”Naadam” This holiday lasts 3 days, and it celebrated every year, from the 11-th of July to 13-th of July.
Wrestling is one of the traditional sports of the Mongols called “Three Manly Games” and a big event of the Mongolian national holiday.
www.tigerpawadventures.com /mongolia.html   (762 words)

  
 About Mongolia: Mongolia general information and travel information:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Visa shall be issued by Mongolian Embassies and Diplomatic Missions as well as Honorary consuls of Mongolia, or can be obtained at the airport at a cost of US$50 but must be accompanied by an invitation.
The traditional nomadic way of life, based on livestock raising and living in traditional gers (national dwelling), is of great interest to foreigners.
The two major public holidays are the Naadam, a traditional festival celebrated each summer and displays three types of traditional games: horse racing, wrestling and archery, and the Tsagaan Sar, the Mongolian Lunar New Year, which marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
www.discovermongolia.mn /country.htm   (726 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / World / Asia / Mongolia Election Mired in Constitutional Debate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
ULAN BATOR (Reuters) - Mongolia's disputed election became tangled in a web of constitutional debate Saturday after the ruling party and opposition held separate sessions of parliament, each accusing the other of voting irregularities.
"Things are getting more and more complicated," a Western observer said, adding that members of parliament were unlikely to reconvene until after Naadam, a holiday celebration of horse riding, wrestling and archery that ends Wednesday.
President Natsagiin Bagabandi Friday called the first session of the Great Hural parliament since the June 27 elections, prompting a boycott by the ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) which held its own session, threatening to bring Bagabandi before the constitutional court.
www.boston.com /news/world/asia/articles/2004/07/10/mongolia_election_mired_in_constitutional_debate?mode=PF   (474 words)

  
 The President of Mongolia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The President of Mongolia N.Bagabandi addressed the heads of diplomatic missions and resident representatives of the international organizations in Ulaanbaatar at their visit to the authority of the state and the government of Mongolia on occasion of the New Year.
According to the law on National Holiday Festival-Naadam, initiated by the President of Mongolia, several horse trainers were awarded with titles for their successful training of horses.
President takes part in New Year festival: The President of Mongolia N.Bagabandi took part in New Year festival of leading children which was held in "Nairamdal" International Children center.
www.pmis.gov.mn /president/presie01.htm   (636 words)

  
 the Mongol Messenger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
According to the Election law, the final result must be reported to the President within 15 days of the completion of voting; a deadline that this year expires on July 12.
As the date coincides with the Naadam holiday, to be observed on July 11-13, the results of the election should be presented to the President on July 9.
According to a GEC report on July 2, coalition candidates S.Otgonbayar and Z.Enkhbold, who were candidates in constituency 59 (in two stations) in Ulaanbaatar and constituency 24 (in one station) in Uvurkhangai Aimag went to the administrative court protesting against the revote.
www.mongolmessenger.mn /issue/040727.php   (2960 words)

  
 Visit Mongolia - Your travel guide to Mongolia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We invite you to join us to experience mysterious deserts, tundra forests, endless steppes, majestic snowcapped mountains and crystal clear lakes all in one place and discover a rich and ancient nomadic cultural heritage dating to the time of Genghis Khan.
Specially timed to coincide with the colorful festivities and much-anticipated national holiday surrounding Naadam Festival, our spectacular journey allows you to participate in the remarkable celebrations...
We offer you an opportunity to experience the best of Mongolia with the greatest of comfort and convenience.
www.visitmongolia.com   (262 words)

  
 Pravda.RU Russian Off-road Vehicles Manufactured By The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant Are Still The Most Popular Cars In ...
Salesmen associate the summer peak of purchasers' demand with the national Naadam holiday, which is marked in all cities and settlements of the country in July-August.
The winners in the Naadam competitions will be awarded prizes, of which the UAZ car is the most prestigious.
Rural dwellers are invariably the main buyers of this Russian car, which has proved its worth on the country's bad roads.
newsfromrussia.com /diplomatic/2001/08/05/11801.html   (2041 words)

  
 MONTSAME - NEWS AGENCY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The horse race for the Naadam National Holiday will directly be broadcasted on the TV-9 Television.
This is to become the first ever transmission of the horses races to be divided into six different age groups.
The Naadam is the great festival of three Many sports of the Mongolian nation.
www.montsame.mn /newsdetail.php?nid=51682   (115 words)

  
 AsiaSource: AsiaEVENTS - A resource of the Asia Society
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Note: Also celebrates all legal holidays observed in the United States.
Note: Dasai holiday shall be observed as per the date fixed in the Kuensel Calendar.
www.asiasource.org /events/asiaholidays.cfm   (368 words)

  
 What's New at the School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis
Professors Jonna Mazet, Walter Boyce of the Wildlife Health Center, and David Hird, Medicine and Epidemiology, supervised McNeil's project.
Katherine Szabo, Class of 2002, organized a veterinary conference in Mongolia to share treatment strategies and decrease the number of equine deaths in annual long-distance races celebrating the national holiday of Naadam.
Using approaches learned at the conference, participating veterinarians reduced the number of deaths among the 2000-3000 horses from more than 100 in past years to fewer than a dozen this year.
www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu /whatsnew/article2.cfm?id=1001   (475 words)

  
 International Travel News: In search of Chinggis Khan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
With my husband, I traveled halfway 'round the world to visit the site of that ancient city and to attend Mongolia's foremost festival, Naadam, held each year in mid-July.
My education in things Mongolian began within minutes of arrival in Ulaan Baatar in July '04.
More on that company next month as she describes Mongolia's biggest holiday, Naadam.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3648/is_11_29/ai_n8686599   (931 words)

  
 Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Connect With a Volunteer | CyberVolunteer
Jonathan (far right) with fellow teachers from the university on a recruiting visit to the small town of Ider
His host family thinks it will become a champion racehorse in the yearly Naadam holiday competition.
The youngest daughter of a herder family carries a goat.
www.peacecorps.gov /WWS/cybervol/2004-5/Philips_photos.html   (130 words)

  
 Black Fox - International Travel Insurance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
United States: Independence Day (Public holiday, government and business offices close)
Fiji: South Pacific Games 28 June - 12 July; 4,000 athletes participating from 22 nations.
Belgium: Flemish community holiday in Belgium, and will affect most public services in the Flemish Region (an autonomous region extending from Brussels northward)
www.blackfoxcc.com /newsletter/7_2_03.cfm   (1969 words)

  
 17-DAY OF ECOTRAVEL HOLIDAY WITH NAADAM FESTIVAL TOUR | Ecotourism | National Parks
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land of the Reindeer Breeders in the Great Khuvsgul Lake,and to Nadaam Holiday.
DEPARTURE DATES-2003 1) June 27-July 13 with Naadam Festival (July 11, 12, and 13).
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/12432.html   (116 words)

  
 Ganbaa's Mongolian Naadam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
I admire you as very patiant man of my freinds because you can dedicate to your traveling all your things.
Most recently we celebrated our traditianal holiday "Naadam".
I participated as horse racing man. My horse could win tenth place.
www.groovydomain.com /travels/story77.html   (74 words)

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