The second World Nomad Games opened over the weekends on the shores of the alpine lake Issyk-Kul, situated near the Chinese border in Kyrgyzstan. The tournament promises to become a major international event in the country; they are designed to celebrate the nomadic heritage of the Central Asian nations.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankIn Kyrgyzstan, 53 nations are competing in eagle hunting, stick wrestling and bone throwing.
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In Kyrgyzstan, 53 nations are competing in eagle hunting, stick wrestling and bone throwing.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankThe central Asian republic is hosting the second World Nomad Games from September 3 to 8.
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The central Asian republic is hosting the second World Nomad Games from September 3 to 8.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankCompetitors will demonstrate their mastery of 23 sports ranging from mass-wrestling to horse racing.
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Competitors will demonstrate their mastery of 23 sports ranging from mass-wrestling to horse racing.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankAll participants will dress up in appropriate thematic clothes to demonstrate unity and raise spirits.
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All participants will dress up in appropriate thematic clothes to demonstrate unity and raise spirits.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankVisitors can stay at Kyrgyz Ayily village, where guests can share in the atmosphere of a traditional nomadic lifestyle.
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Visitors can stay at Kyrgyz Ayily village, where guests can share in the atmosphere of a traditional nomadic lifestyle.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankThe most fascinating contest is kok-boru, an aggressive Central Asian form of polo in which two teams fight for control of a beheaded goat carcass.
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The most fascinating contest is kok-boru, an aggressive Central Asian form of polo in which two teams fight for control of a beheaded goat carcass.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankVisitors at the second World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan.
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Visitors at the second World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankSteven Seagal, an American actor, was the guest of honor at the 2016 Nomad Games.
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Steven Seagal, an American actor, was the guest of honor at the 2016 Nomad Games.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankGuests and participants at the event will have a chance to sample the local cuisine.
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Guests and participants at the event will have a chance to sample the local cuisine.
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Participant at the second World Nomad Games.
© Sputnik / Tabyldy Kadyrbekov / Go to the mediabankAs for entertainment, visitors are welcome to visit an ethno-festival, at which ethnic folk musicians and dance groups will perform.
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As for entertainment, visitors are welcome to visit an ethno-festival, at which ethnic folk musicians and dance groups will perform.
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Participant at the second World Nomad Games.