As I attend the World Nomad Games, I notice the importance of horses to so many facets of everyday life in this part of the world, and to the Kyrgyz culture. You can even flag down a horse taxi to take you across the vast jailoo (pasture), from one game or exhibition to the next. They are often driven by local men wearing a kalpak, the traditional felt hats that are ubiquitous in Kyrgyzstan. via Instagram http://ift.tt/2c97xvY
The World Nomad Games 2016, Kyrgyzstan: Game of Thrones, Genghis Khan, The Olympics and Burning Man all rolled into one. Goat carcass polo, wrestling on horseback, hunting with eagles (one of the competitors, pictured here), stick wrestling, and even the “intellectual sport” of sheep knuckle toss. If that’s not enough, men ablaze on horseback and an appearance by guest of honor Steven Seagal. If I didn’t see it for myself, I would not have believed it. How it all went down is the latest post on our blog (link in profile). via Instagram http://ift.tt/2cTCYr4
