TY - CHAP
T1 - Indigenous culture and tourism: the case of the Ulaanbaatar Naadam festival
AU - Thompson, K.J.
AU - O'Gorman, K.D.
A2 - Butler, R.
A2 - Hinch, T.
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - In 2006, Mongolia celebrated the 800th anniversary of the unification of the Mongol tribes. Today, roughly half the population follow the traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle on the Steppe, while the rest live in the cities, mainly the capital Ulaanbaatar. Cultural festivals throughout Mongolia celebrate the country's nomadic tradition. Ulanbattar is the largest and attracts international visitors by the historical tradition and cultural uniqueness of the events. Mongolians are attracted to the festival by the indigenous sports and the opportunity to spend time with friends and family and renew old acquaintances.
This chapter discusses the different experiences of the two sets of visitors based on a study conducted in 2005, and explores the challenges for this traditional cultural event posed by modern tourism and other forces.
AB - In 2006, Mongolia celebrated the 800th anniversary of the unification of the Mongol tribes. Today, roughly half the population follow the traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle on the Steppe, while the rest live in the cities, mainly the capital Ulaanbaatar. Cultural festivals throughout Mongolia celebrate the country's nomadic tradition. Ulanbattar is the largest and attracts international visitors by the historical tradition and cultural uniqueness of the events. Mongolians are attracted to the festival by the indigenous sports and the opportunity to spend time with friends and family and renew old acquaintances.
This chapter discusses the different experiences of the two sets of visitors based on a study conducted in 2005, and explores the challenges for this traditional cultural event posed by modern tourism and other forces.
KW - Ulanbaataar Naadam
KW - festival
KW - tourism
KW - tribes
KW - international tourism
KW - domestic tourism
KW - Mongolia
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UR - http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/712697/description#description
M3 - Chapter
SN - 9780750664462
SP - 161
EP - 175
BT - Tourism and Indigenous Peoples: Issues and Implications
CY - Oxford, United Kingdom
ER -