/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Naadamceremony2006-1024x768-200px.jpg) Mongolia’s Naadam Festival (also locally termed “the three games of men") is an ancient cultural spectacle that combines colourful costumes and performances with an exciting tournament of the traditional sports of archery, wrestling and bareback horse riding.
![](/Portals/World Expeditions/LiveBlog/WP-Images/Naadamceremony2006-1024x768-200px.jpg) Mongolia’s Naadam Festival (also locally termed “the three games of men") is an ancient cultural spectacle that combines colourful costumes and performances with an exciting tournament of the traditional sports of archery, wrestling and bareback horse riding. This biggest festival of the year is usually held 10-13 July in Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar and presents visitors with an incredible opportunity to experience the culture and people of this amazing land.