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Market Day

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Introduction


View of the Vendors Inside the Sports Palace at Market Day 2007
View of the Vendors Inside the Sports Palace at Market Day 2007

On September 1 & 2, 2008, Hovd aimag will celebrate its rich harvest season with its annual Market Day event. Already renowned for the variety of fruits and vegetables grown within the aimag (notably the famous Hovd Watermelon), Market Day goes beyond Hovd's agricultural roots, featuring showcases and awarding medals for products in each of the following categories:

  • Milk and Dairy Products
  • Bread and Mongolian Pastries
  • Meat and Meat Products
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Traditional Mongolian Clothing
  • Woodworks and Wooden Furniture
  • Building Materials
  • Iron and Metalworks
  • Artistic Photos, Drawings, Carvings, Embroidery, and Souvenirs
  • General Foods
  • One Grand Prize Winner for Best Overall Product
Medal Winning Sheep at the Market Day 2007 Animal Exposition
Medal Winning Sheep at the Market Day 2007 Animal Exposition


The Grand Prize Winning Product from the 2007 Market Day: the Tomatoes of Arvan Ulias Company
The Grand Prize Winning Product from the 2007 Market Day: the Tomatoes of Arvan Ulias Company