Ulaanbaatar
First Naadam Festival of the World Mongols Held in Brussels
Society
Ulaanbaatar, July 14, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Under the patronage of the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, The first Naadam Festival of the World Mongols was successfully organized on June 28, 2025, at the Bois de la Cambre park in the heart of Brussels, the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium.
The event brought together over 5,000 Mongolians residing in more than 30 countries, along with more than 10,000 local and international guests and representatives.
The Naadam was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mongolian diplomatic missions in Europe, civil society organizations established by Mongolian nationals abroad, the Mongolian National Wrestling Federation, the Mongolian Archery Federation, the Mongolian Knucklebone Shooting Federation, and representatives of Mongolian arts and culture.
Diplomatic representatives based in Brussels, Ambassadors of countries in the Kingdom of Belgium, and high-level delegates from the European Union and international organizations were also in attendance. This Naadam became the largest-ever Mongolian festival held in Europe in terms of scale and scope. A total of 128 wrestlers, 60 archers, and 250 knucklebone shooters competed, showcasing their strength, skill, and marksmanship. The Festival also featured a variety of Mongolian cuisine, exhibitions and sales of products by small and medium enterprises, traditional crafts and artworks, as well as consular and social insurance services, and information booths from Mongolian government agencies, all of which served hundreds of citizens throughout the day.
The event is aimed at preserving and promoting Mongolian culture and traditions for future generations and introducing them to the wider world.
In addition to various cultural groups formed by Mongolians residing across Europe, well-known artists including singer Khishigdalai and singer Naki delighted the crowd with their music. The Uukhai, the internationally acclaimed band known for its unique sound, presented a full concert during the Naadam.
