Hey, culture lovers! Ever heard of Mongolian Bökh? It's this epic traditional wrestling style that's the ultimate highlight of the annual Naadam Fair on the grasslands of the Chinese mainland's Inner Mongolia region 🌾.
At the 35th Inner Mongolia Grassland Naadam Festival, over 500 wrestlers laced up their boots and squared off in a classic display of strength and strategy. Bökh is one of the Three Manly Skills—alongside horse racing and archery—dating back centuries when warriors were handpicked by winning duels 🐎🏹.
Picture a mix of pure athleticism and cultural pride: competitors grapple on the wide-open plains, wearing traditional jackets called zodog and shorts called shuudag. Matches end when one wrestler touches the ground with any body part except their feet—no quick-pin nonsense here! 🤼
One standout? A 27-year-old talent named Bayinmend from the West Ujimqin Banner. He’s the first wrestler in his family, but after seven years of training, his moves have caught the eye of fans and fellow athletes alike. Talk about breaking the mold and making history 👏.
Whether you're a fan of MMA or kabaddi, Mongolian Bökh offers that raw energy that keeps you glued to the action. Plus, witnessing this at sunrise on the grasslands is a total bucket-list moment for any adventure seeker 🌅.
So next time you scroll through festival highlights on your feed, give a shoutout to Mongolian Bökh—where tradition, strength, and showmanship collide! 🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
