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title: 'Factsheet on Fifth World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan'
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# Factsheet on Fifth World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan

The Fifth World Nomad Games, which will take place in Kazakhstan in September 2024, are international sports competitions featuring ethnic sports. The competitions are based on folk games traditionally played by the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. The World Nomad Games aim to promote the development of ethno-sports and the ethno-cultural movement as a heritage of human civilization.

Speaking earlier this year, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, stated: “The World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan will be a major event. They are important both for the popularization of national sports and a healthy lifestyle and for the expansion of cultural and humanitarian ties between fraternal peoples – heirs of the nomadic civilization of the Great Steppe.”

This factsheet provides an overview of the Fifth World Nomad Games. It includes details on the event, games, and its cultural significance. Additionally, the factsheet outlines the history and background of the World Nomad Games and the nomadic culture.

## **Fifth World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan**

### Key information

- **Date**: September 8-13, 2024.

- **Location**: Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

- **Motto**: The 5th World Nomad Games will be held under the motto “The Gathering of the Great Steppe.”

- **Games**: Competitions in 21 sports will be held at the premier sports venues in Astana. These events include horse races, national wrestling styles, traditional intellectual games, martial arts competitions, traditional archery, national bird hunting, folk games, and exhibition performances in ethnic sports. A total of 97 sets of medals will be awarded at the Games.

- **Organizers**: Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan, UNESCO, Organization of Turkic States, World Ethnosport, Ulttyq Sport, and the Astana administration.

- **Opening and closing ceremonies**: The opening ceremony will be held at the “Astana Arena” stadium, and the closing ceremony will be at the “Kazanat” hippodrome.

### **Why is Kazakhstan Hosting the World Nomad Games?**

Kazakhstan is hosting the Fifth World Nomad Games to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of nomadic peoples. The country’s vast steppe lands and historical ties to nomadic traditions make it an ideal location for this event. Kazakhstan aims to promote its cultural identity and strengthen international bonds through the hosting of these games.

### **Participants and Visitors**

The games will feature over 2500 participants from just around 100 countries. Nations with significant nomadic histories, as well as those interested in cultural exchange, are expected to join.

It is expected that over 100,000 domestic and foreign tourists will attend the sporting and cultural events at the Nomad Games.

## **Description of Several Sports and Cultural Activities**

Twenty-one kinds of sports will be on display at the World Nomad Games in Astana, including horse racing, national wrestling, traditional intellectual games, martial arts competitions, traditional archery, national bird hunting, horse competitions, folk games, as well as demonstrations of ethnic sports. Below is a description of some of them.

### **Traditional Sports**

### **Cultural Experiences**

Daily cultural events will be held at the unique “Ethnoaul,” where the past will meet the present in a harmonious display of tradition. Here, visitors will be able to marvel at the largest exhibition fair of Kazakh craftsmanship, where master artisans will display their works and share the secrets of their craft through engaging master classes.

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## **Background to the World Nomad Games**

### **History of the Games**

The World Nomad Games were established to celebrate the traditional sports and cultural heritage of nomadic peoples around the world. The first games were held in 2014 in Cholpon-Ata, the Kyrgyz Republic, and have since become a prominent event held every two years.

### **Previous Locations and Highlights**

## **Cultural Significance of the World Nomad Games**

### **Importance to Kazakhstan and the Region**

The World Nomad Games are a vital cultural event for Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian region. They serve as a platform to celebrate and preserve the traditional practices, sports, and way of life of nomadic peoples. For Kazakhstan, hosting the games is an opportunity to showcase its cultural heritage and promote national pride.

### **Background to Nomadic Cultures and Traditions Featured in the Games**

## **Why the World Nomad Games Should Matter to Countries and Regions Outside of Central Asia**

## **Why People Outside Central Asia Should Visit the Fifth World Nomad Games**