The 2016 Inner Mongolia Naadam Conference was held from July 7th to July 11th at the Gegentala Grassland Tourism Center in Siziwang Banner.
The details are as follows: 1. History: Naadam means "entertainment" or "game" in Mongolian.
It occupies an important position in the lives of the Mongolian people and was produced to meet the needs of the Mongolian people's lives.
The Naadam Convention has a long history.
In the past, large-scale sacrificial activities were held during the Naadam Conference. Lamas burned incense, lit lamps, chanted sutras, prayed to gods for blessings, and warded off disasters.
2. Status: The Naadam Conference is an annual traditional festival of the Mongolian people in Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang. It is held in July and August every year, the golden season of abundant water and grass, fat livestock, and crisp autumn air.
3. Time: July 7-July 11, 2016 4. Location: Gegentala Grassland Tourism Center, Siziwang Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 5. Items: Wrestling, horse racing, archery, Saburu, horse roping, Lower Mongolia
Traditional national sports such as chess and track and field, tug-of-war, volleyball and football are also included in some places.
In addition, at the 2016 Naadam Conference, there were wonderful performances of martial arts, polo, horseback archery, horseback chop, horse walking, horseback skills, and motorcycle riding.
Horses participating in equestrian walking must receive special training. All four feet cannot leave the ground at the same time. They can only walk fast, not run fast.
6. Tourism activities: The 2016 Naadam Conference lasts for a week, during which there are daily archery, horse racing and other professional competitions, as well as ethnic songs and dances, bonfire parties, horse roping, horse training, equestrian performances and other projects for tourists and herdsmen to watch.
In particular, the grassland culture and food festival specially designed for this conference allows visitors to experience the "grassland on the tip of their tongues."