Naadam is an annual festival and sporting event in Mongolia that celebrates the country’s modern identity and past glory, bringing together competitors in horseback racing, archery, and wrestling. In 2006, the Naadam festival was listed as a UNESCO National Intangible Cultural Heritage, as the sporting competition is closely knit with Mongolia’s history, and exhibits Mongolian grassland life and cultural traditions.
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