Mongolian Naadam: Wrestling, Horse Racing, and Archery
The ancestors of the Mongols, the Xiongnu (Hunnu), were known to hold grand feasts and celebrations, which were recorded in ancient Chinese chronicles. The tradition of celebrating the “Three Manly Games”—wrestling, horse racing, and archery—as a state festival began in the early 13th century. These three games, in which Mongolians demonstrate strength through wrestling, skill … Read more