Mongolia holds camel festival to promote tourism

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Mongolia holds camel festival to promote tourism

STORY: Mongolia holds camel festival to promote tourism DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the camel festival STORYLINE: The 24th edition of the camel festival kicked off in Dalanzadgad on Monday in Mongolia's southern province of Umnugovi, as the country hopes to revive its tourism sector and pass on the camel culture to the next generations. Hundreds of camel herders and camels across the nomadic country participated in the two-day festival held in the provincial capital city of Dalanzadgad. The "Ten Thousand Camel Festival" event includes camel polo, camel racing, camel parade, camel relay races, camel auction and an exhibition of camel products. The Asian country has planned more than 90 events, including the camel festival, to attract tourists, declaring 2023-2025 as "Years to Visit Mongolia." Umnugovi has the largest camel population in the country, accounting for over 30 percent of the national total, offici

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