Mongolia - Naadam Festival Spectators

July 11. The spectators and non-contestant participants at the Naadam Festival made for lots of good pictures.

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A young girl at the early morning ceremonies in Sukhbaatar Square.


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Umbrellas in the stadium when the drizzle intensified briefly.


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The Mongolian Olympic team.


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Good-looking young people in historical costumes.


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The crew that cleaned up after the horses got enthusiastic applause.


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In the area around the stadium, vendors sold the usual kinds of food, drink, and trinkets. We took the opportunity to sample some fermented mare's milk: a little bit of barnyard taste, but not bad.


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Water bumper cars looked like fun on a hot day.


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A family relaxing.


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Some women took the opportunity to show off their fancy suits and high heels.


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Back near Sukhbaatar Square.

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