From Hovd Travel in Mongolia
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2008 Danshig Naadam Schedule
July 26-27th
• 9:00-19:00: Western aimags’ Danshig Naadam Festival in Hovd City: Horse Racing, Wrestling, and Archery events spread over two days.
Great Festival of National Art
July 28-29th
• 9:00-19:00: Great Festival of National Folk Art of All of Mongolian Ethnic Groups
• 9:00-20:00: Ger Musuems (Open Throughout the Day)
July 30th
• 8:00-22:00: Trip to Historical and Natural Places from Hovd to Bulgan Soum
Program of Events in Bulgan Soum
July 31st
• 9:00-17:00: Greeting the Tourists and Checking Into Hotels.
• 10:00-14:00: Horseback Competitions and Presentations of Skillfull Horsemanship
• 13:00-17:00: Medium-Sized Festival with Special National Programs
• 19:00-22:00: Festival with Archery and Games
August 1st
• 6:00-8:00: Praying to the Sun Ceremony
• 9:00-34:00: National Art Presentations of Mongolian Nationalities and Ethnic Groups (Includes Throat Singing, National Dancing, Legends, Murin Khuur and Doombor Performances, Tsuur, and Eagle and Shaman Performances
• 15:00-19:00: Observation of the Total Solar Eclipse
• 20:00-22:00: Continuation of the National Art Performances
August 2nd
• 10:00-13:00: Horse and Camel Trip, Hiking, Visiting Mongolian Families
Service Charge
Local tourists: 20,000T For Foreign Tourists: $70, which includes the following: Map of Hovd Province Tourism, Program in English, Location Map. Horse Fee of 10,000T. Lodging and Meals are not included in the fees!
Exhibitions
• Different Ethnic Groups’ Customs and Distinctive Qualities
• Museum of Local Lore, History, and Economy
• Handicrafts, Felt-Products, and Souvenirs
• National Food
Additional Services
• Carcass from a yearling goat, smoked fish, duck soup
• Trade of national souvenirs
• Handicrafts, felt-making, and souvenirs for sale.
