Ulaanbaatar
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage
Art & Culture
Ulaanbaatar, August 11,
2025 /MONTSAME/. The “Nomads” World Cultural Festival will be held from
August 22 to 24, 2025, at the foot of the Taij Khairkhan Mountain in Nalaikh
District, Ulaanbaatar city.
The festival is
organized annually as part of Mongolia’s commitment to implementing UNESCO’s
2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage,
Article 39.2 of the Law on Protection of Cultural Heritage, and Government
Resolution No. 41 dated January 25, 2024.
This year’s edition of
the “Nomads” World Cultural Festival will be conducted in a traditional ger
camp format, in alignment with the regional development framework. The festival
aims to showcase the diverse intangible cultural heritage and unique
characteristics of Mongolia’s various ethnic groups. In addition to presenting
780 programs and events related to intangible cultural heritage and
competitions in ten traditional national sports, the festival will provide
attendees with opportunities to engage with the rich traditions of Mongolia’s
intangible cultural heritage, actively participate in cultural activities, and
enhance their knowledge and skills.
During the fourth
iteration of the festival, alongside ger camps representing provinces and the
capital city, the program will include the “Cultural Heritage Station,” the
international academic conference titled “The World of Nomads: Past and
Future,” the “Tourist Food Street,” and an exhibition and trade fair for small
and medium-sized enterprises. Concurrently, an ongoing assessment will be
conducted to evaluate the sustainability of intangible cultural heritage by
collecting and analyzing information related to heritage preservation from
participating bearers and transmitters of tradition.
Furthermore, the festival will host the 17th World Championship of Mounted Archery, featuring over 120 elite archers from more than 30 countries, including 15 of Mongolia’s top archers. Internationally accredited judges will officiate the competition, and representatives of UNESCO and the World Federation of Mounted Archery will participate in the festival.
