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naadam in Mongolia

Naadam is a traditionnal festival, held every year in July in every town of Mongolia
this one was in Karakorum.
wrestling, archery and horse races are the 3 national sports and competitions go on during two days.
the right time to put on sunday clothes, ride your horse and have a chat with friends....
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397-100 eagle dance as a starter
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404 the looser has just to touch the soil
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414-35-200DBIS.jpg		 415-200 first race arrival with the youngest horses, after a 30km run
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454-200 departure for the next race, 30 km again
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535-100 arrival of the final race, with the oldest horses
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eric st martin14-May-2007 18:05
SUPERBE GALLERIE
Guest 03-Sep-2006 07:44
Great gallery. You have some wonderful images here.

Greg
Guest 26-Aug-2006 08:49
wow so cultural, i love the images of these mongol men and women, their faces filled with deep wrinkles that gave a sense of time and melancholy
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