Wow!! Ger to Ger’s nomadic herders had successfully organized their very first winter Naadam for a distinguished American film director this February! This community managed eco tourism initiative that focuses on organizing rural Naadam Festivals allows G2G herders to coordinate events with the greater community thus allowing non-G2G nomadic families to systematically and traditionally earn addtional incomes via cultral eco tourism.
Ger to Ger Rural Naadam Festival - February 2008
(mongolian community based cultural tourism events)

Local Nomadic Herders is Chanting a Traditional Mongolian Short Song about Horses

Children prepare their horses for the race by chanting “Gengo” to eliven the spirit of the horse

Over 20 race horses make their way to the starting line for the race

After horses race they cool them down by going around a traditional “ovoo”

Judges meet to determine who placed in the top 5 call the “Airag Toroo”

Provincial wrestling champion (official title of the “Lion”) enjoys the festive day

Awards ceremony for rural Naadam Festival Participants

Enjoying the success of placing in the “Airag Toroo”