THE “MONGOL NOMADIC WINTER FESTIVAL” HAS BEGUN

As part of the unified calendar of international cultural, tourism, sports, conferences and exhibition events to be held in Mongolia in 2025, the “Mongol Nomadic” Winter Festival is being organized for the first time in Ulaanbaatar’s National Amusement Park from February 16 to 22, 2025.

The festival aims to:

• Promote and disseminate Mongolia’s intangible cultural heritage

• Create a unique national winter event brand

• Increase the influx of foreign tourists during the winter season

Held in anticipation of Tsagaan Sar, Mongolia’s Lunar New Year, the festival showcases winter customs and rituals from all seven domains of intangible cultural heritage. It is uniquely combined with a snow and ice festival dedicated to the protection of the endangered Mazaalai (Gobi bear).

Key Highlights of the Festival:

• "Mazaalai" International Snow & Ice Festival: Ice sculpture exhibition featuring the top 28 artists

• Over 10 themed cultural stations representing Tsagaan Sar traditions, including:

  • "Shinelekh Yos" Ger – New Year ritual customs

  • "Tsagaan Sar" Ger – Lunar New Year traditions

  • "Ceremonial Feast" Ger – Traditional cuisine and beverages

  • "Traditional Arts" Ger – Indigenous music and performance

  • "Clothing and Accessories" Ger

  • "Camel Caravan" Station

  • "Tsaatan" Station – Reindeer herders

  • "Herds of Wealth" Station

  • Ethnic Heritage Gers – Khalkh, Kazakh, Buryat

  • "Mongol Dogs and Falconry" Station – Featuring Bankhar, Taiga dogs, hunting dogs, and eagle hunting traditions

Sports and Entertainment:

• Ice archery and knuckle-bone shooting

• Horse and dog sledding, horseback riding tours

• Traditional sports competitions

• Creative industry exhibitions

• Tasting and sales of traditional Mongolian food and beverages

This festival offers a one-of-a-kind cultural and tourism experience for both domestic and international visitors.