It begins on Revolution Day, Mongolia’s National Holiday, which commemorates the nation’s independence from China.
Exuberant costumes, and traditional sports like archery, bareback racing, and wrestling combine in Mongolia’s biggest festival of the year. The capital of Ulaanbaatar hosts most of the festivities. It’s believed to date back to the Qing Dynasty and is locally known as “the three games of men.” It begins on Revolution Day, Mongolia’s National Holiday, which commemorates the nation’s independence from China.