Experiences labelled with 'zodog'
One strong personality comes to mind when thinking of Mongolia, Genghis Khan. The rule of Khan was legendary. He conquered almost half the globe and united the then fighting Mongols into a powerful army. On a softer side, Mongolia is a wonderful mixture of cultures from all over Asia, particularly China. Its vast regions team with Buddhist temples, and its snow capped mountains seem to graze the sky with splashes of green. Still maintaining its legendary power and culture, Mongolia's wild mixture of life old and new, is nowhere better embodied then at the Naadam Festival. Mongolia is a country of traditions. Its celebrations are historic and they are proud of their heritage. Naadam Festival or "Eriin Gurvan Naadam" as it is known locally, is ...
