Astana, the vibrant capital of Kazakhstan, is set to come alive this September as it hosts the Fifth World Nomad Games from September 8-13. This grand event, recognized as crucial for preserving cultural heritage, will transform the city into a bustling arena of culture, competition, and camaraderie, echoing the spirit of the region’s nomadic ancestors. The World Nomad Games, akin to the Olympics in significance, celebrate the resilience, ingenuity, and traditions of nomadic cultures.
For the global audience, these Games offer a unique opportunity to immerse in the heritage that has shaped the identity and continues to influence the way of life of nomadic peoples. The Fifth World Nomad Games will bring together over 2,500 participants from around 100 countries, with Kazakhstan anticipating over 100,000 domestic and foreign tourists. The official invitation to the Games was extended to the Republic of Korea by Mr.
Ermek Marzhikpayev, the Minister of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan, to Mr. Yu In-chon, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. This invitation, handed over during the IV Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon on January 20, 2024, underscores the deepening cultural and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
A key focus of the World Nomad Games is the preservation and promotion of ancient sports and cultural practices. With twenty-one kinds of sports on display, visitors can expect a captivating array of traditional competitions, incl.
