Arte e Cultura
'Mongolian Pride' showcased at Naadam 2022
Celebrations of the Mongolian national holiday – which run throughout this week – are focusing on Mongolian citizens, Mongolian nationality and the future of Mongolia , with displays showcasing nomadic culture, the Mongolian language and Mongolians whose success has become renowned the world over.
Highlights during this year's Naadam festival include:
This is the largest celebration of Naadam since 2019, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Strict quarantine guidelines and a vaccination drive that has ensured that 70% of the Mongolian population is now fully vaccinated have enabled a return to normal this year. These measures have also delivered a significant boost to the Mongolian tourism sector since the start of 2022.
Coinciding with Naadam 2022, Mongolia is celebrating the 2230-2231st anniversary of the New Regime, the 815-816th anniversary of Great Mongolia, the 110-111th anniversary of Mongolia's Independence Declaration and the 100-101st anniversary of the Public Revolution.
At Monday's Opening Ceremony, President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh said:
Also commenting, Mongolia's Minister of Culture, Nomin Chinbat, said: