Mongolia: City in the Steppes

Subtitle: City on the steppes, The
Synopsis: Examines some of the traditions which survive in present-day Mongolia. Nadam, the anniversary of the Revolution, is celebrated with horse races, wrestling and archery, and early in the year herdsmen (the Khalkha) celebrate the coming of the lunar new year in their remote winter camps.
Series: Mongolia, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 53 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 53 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1975
Availability: Hire (film - RAI Film & Video Library)
Sale (video - RAI, Granada); 2005 sale: £50.00 (+VAT +p&p) (RAI)
Notes: Broadcast on ITV on 17/12/75.
Subjects: Anthropology
Keywords: celebrations; Khalkha; momadic communities; Mongolia

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