WORLD NOMAD GAMES 2018 in Kyrgyzstan ( The Olympics of Central Asia )

The World Nomad Games 2018 was really the highlight of our stay in Kyrgyzstan.The main reason why we stayed until this month in Kyrgyzstan, was not to miss out on the World Nomad Games. And... it was so totally worth it! We saw several competitions of archery, horse wrestling and Kok Boru (Dead Goat Polo), alternated with cultural activities and events, showcasing the Kyrgyz and other nomadic cultures from around the world. There was so much to see and absorb that we felt exhausted in the evenings but we were oh so happy to be a part of this!
It was also special knowing that it will be a while now before the Games are going to be held in Kyrgyzstan. It's announced the World Nomad Games 2020 will be held in Turkey!
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[@maxbee9818]

Thanks for video!!! I'm kyrgyz and I am nomadddd))))

[@journalofnomads]

We love Kyrgyzstan 🙂 We will be back next year for more adventures in this country!

[@innocentayacko2091]

Thank you so much , this was such a beautiful event thanks to great people of Krygykzstan and other nomadic community . Much respect and love from East Africa , Kenya

[@lovelive7849]

Innocent Ayacko it’s Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

[@dh8916]

Thank you for a great video and story! Welcome to Kyrgyzstan!

[@journalofnomads]

Thank you Dinara 😀 Thanks for watching

[@bashtime]

This is heaven on earth!

[@journalofnomads]

It was awesome to see this event! This is something that really opens Kyrgyzstan to the rest of the world.We hope more and more people discover your gorgeous country!

[@TimezoneJunkies]

It is amazing to see people from so many countries come together to hold this incredible event! We're still bummed we didn't make it this year! Maybe we can enjoy the next one together in Turkey! Thanks for sharing this very special event!

[@journalofnomads]

We would love to see you guys at next World Nomad Games ❤

[@omurzat]

I love these games because I grew up playing these ❤️I love these games because I grew up playing these games 🇰🇬

[@kimchi2780]

I am visiting Bishkek next year and I'm so excited!!!

[@aizirekmuktarbekkyzy7282]

Thank you very much for coming to my country and making so good video about this event . I am very grateful for it)

[@journalofnomads]

It was a pleasure 🙂 It was so much fun for us to be in Kyrgyzstan and to be able to participate in such a fun event! We can't wait to be back next summer!

[@mhkuntug]

I can't wait for the next WNG. We will be happy to see you here in Turkiye.

[@journalofnomads]

We can't wait to be there! 😀

[@ulukadanbaev897]

Ben de kardes Turkiyeye gidip gocebe oyunlarda kailmak isterim.

[@MamitagAdventures]

Wow! The opening ceremony is just like the World Summer Olympics. Its amazing seeing the games, it's almost as if you traveled back in time. Great video and thanks for sharing this great experience.

[@journalofnomads]

It felt like travelling back in time indeed!

[@HereBeBarr]

Finally got around to watching this. That girl who jumped and shot the arrow, was straight out of a movie. I loved the little press jackets !! Maybe i'll join you in Turkey in 2020 ;)

[@journalofnomads]

It would be awesome to cover the event together in Turkey!! That would be so great! Yeah that girl that shot the arrow was really skilled!

[@GoTravelOnTheCheap]

I love the traditional costumes. It had to have been so amazing to see so much nomadic culture in action!

[@journalofnomads]

It was amazing to see so many traditional clothes in one place!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

The World Nomad games almost looks like I've stepped into a film or something with archery on horseback and birds of prey. What an incredible experience. Ahh I remember the dead goat polo from one of your other videos. It's fascinating learning about other cultures and their native sports, so different to ours. I'd actually like to try the archery on horseback but man it looks hard! I've tried archery on the ground before and it's so challenging, haha.

[@journalofnomads]

Hahaha yeah archery on the ground is already challenging enough on its own 😂 I can't really imagine how it would be on a horse galloping at full speed like that 😮

[@MickAngelhere]

Wow that is truly amazing and there was an Aussie there. The archers on horseback and the riding skills one can see how the horsemen from the East conquered the world back in the day. A fantastic video

[@journalofnomads]

Oh yes these guys are truly skilled with their horses, I can totally see how they conquered countries one after the other. You would have loved it here Mick.Maybe we'll see you at the next World Nomad Games?

[@mhkuntug]

Truly they are.

[@user-nz5fe7ux4r]

Thank you for video, that was very pleased! Hello from Kyrgyzstan ❤️❤️❤️

[@GabMayaBackpackingNomads]

That. Was. Fascinating...!!! Oh my goodness. What a RICH culture over there. It seems so far away to us... A culture we've never experienced before. You really are making us want more and more to travel in Central Asia very soon! Those traditional clothes really caught our eye... So stunning. Haha laughed so much at Cynthia early in the morning being like "Nope"

[@journalofnomads]

The clothes, the food, Central Asia is a fascinating place. Hahahaha Cynthia is definitely not a morning person 😅

[@CourtneyVictoria]

So cool! I'd never heard of this before somehow. The valley where its held looks so beautiful. All of those different cultures in one place, amazing. The archery in traditional clothing looks like something from a movie! Great video.

[@journalofnomads]

It was great to see so many nomadic cultures get together in one place and the highlight of the event for us was definitely the archery.we'll definitely be going to the next World Nomad Games in Turkey.

[@aroundthegoodworld]

Really cool video guys! Kyrgystan looks so full of tradition. Definitely in my bucket list :)

[@journalofnomads]

You won't regret going there! It's an amazing country! We love it so much.Full of traditions, gorgeous landscapes, welcoming people and delicious food.

[@TheJourneyest2016]

I would love to visit these games the culture just looks amazing. That ceremony looked unreal. Pretty cool that you guys got a press pass. Those tents were cool and that valley was such a great spot to have the games.

[@journalofnomads]

The valley where the games were held was gorgeous, really the ideal place for an event like this, I'm quite curious to see how it's going to look like when the event will be held in Turkey.

[@KyrgyzNomad]

World Nomad Games is a cool event to visit. You had a great opportunity to do so. Excellent coverage of the event!

[@journalofnomads]

It was so cool to finally be there after hearing so much about it! We had such a great time there! We're really wondering what the next world nomad games are going to look like considering they will be held by Turkey.

[@Slashplite]

That was amazing. Kyrgyzstan is in the top 5 of my travel bucket list.

[@journalofnomads]

Kyrgyzstan is really a gorgeous country, it's full of beautiful traditions a gorgeous landscapes.You won't regret coming here.

[@professionaltaxevader4638]

Kidnap a bride while you can since it´s legal there. free women a dream made into reality.

[@mountaingrey8653]

@@professionaltaxevader4638 Kidnap for a bride is not tradition. Some marginal do that, but educated people never do that.

[@professionaltaxevader4638]

@@mountaingrey8653 It is tradition but people no longer do that, and it´s legal.

[@mountaingrey8653]

@@professionaltaxevader4638 That's not a tradition! And also not legal! But that is big ,very big problem, part of people in villages kidnapped girls. But in capital city, Bishkek, girls and boys are very modern and also high educated, so they never do that bad things. Only marginal people do that..

[@NinaHilln]

So much fun! That eagle was my favourite part... such incredibly beautiful and powerful animals.

[@journalofnomads]

They are truly majestic!

[@OneShotAdventures]

What an awesome experience in such an amazing backdrop. Really cool that there is so much food and varied culture there too. The archery is amazing! I really love how this video ended up being a love letter to this country - Really nice work!

[@journalofnomads]

We had so much fun in Kyrgyzstan and this event was the perfect summary of everything that we have done and experienced there. We really can't wait to go back. The Kyrgyz people received us in their country with so much love and friendship. We'll be back next summer for sure!

[@pizzypei4958]

You are so productive recently! Amazing video,love it as always!

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks Pizzy, yeah recently I decided to go full on and commit myself to making more and more videos. I also take my camera everywhere now and film absolutely everything!

[@SallyAkinsOnline]

I've seen a few videos about the World Nomad Games now, and it always looks like an amazing event. Definitely something I'd like to see for myself some day

[@journalofnomads]

It was really fun! Seeing all these athletes proud of their traditional sports and then competing against each other was really fascinating!

[@nurbekormon8714]

Thank you for sharing

[@Kurina8]

Hi you two ! It's Morgan, one of the journalists from France with whom you spent the week :) I didn't saw your video until now, and I'm glad I did because it's very cool ! I'm only starting to prepare mine, as I'm very late on all my trips. I hope you have good time, anywhere you are :D

[@aselasanbaeva1249]

Best, I love my country

[@journalofnomads]

Kyrgyzstan is an amazing country!

[@boredomtheadventure]

What an amazing experience! It is really cool to see culture and sports of different parts of the world! The archery was really awesome!

[@journalofnomads]

It was great to see so many athletes competing in their traditional sports! We'll definitely make sure not to miss the next World Nomad Games in Turkey. It was a thrilling experience!!

[@southazerbaijan3925]

3:30 Azerbaijan(one of 7 Turkic states) . Our origin is nomad too. Azerbaijan is Oghuz Turk.

[@TheWayWeSawIt]

Very interesting! We believe it must have been hard to capture all the disciplines... but you greatly captured the feeling and spirit of the games which is far more interesting. Safe onward travels to both of you!

[@NomadicBuff]

That is so interesting! I've never heard of these games before and it looks like such a cultural experience! So cool! Definitely adding this onto my list of things I want to experience!

[@journalofnomads]

Next World Nomad Games will be in Turkey in 2020, maybe we'll see you there?

[@NomadicBuff]

@@journalofnomads perhaps! That would be awesome!

[@RobsQuest]

I've never heard of these games ! Super interesting !! These archers are pretty badass - he jumped and shot the arrow? How cool is that? Eagle Hunting is incredible too! Is it every year in Kygyzstan?

[@journalofnomads]

Unfortunately, the World Nomad Games is an event that happens every second year and the next edition will be hosted by Turkey.We might go to Turkey to cover the next edition of the event!

[@mhkuntug]

İt was she*, who jumped

[@aijamal9921]

But there are small different events like The Preyng Birds Festival organised in Kyrgyzstan every year.

[@liferidah]

The games were initiated by Kyrgyzstan. The country hosted the games in 2014, 2016, 2018. It is interesting to see what the original idea of the games will turn into the next time in Turkey

[@itsryanwilkes]

Now this is cool!! What an experience. Definitely added to the bucket list! Horseback wrestling!? Im so IN haha

[@journalofnomads]

The next World Nomad Games will be in Turkey in 2020, you should go, you would love it 😀

[@CoachMarySkating]

Wow what an amazing highlight!!!

[@journalofnomads]

We absolutely loved the world nomad games! So many sports and traditions happening at once!

[@user-sv7kg9zp9l]

Капец! Блогер похож на актёра, сыгравшего Александра Македонского 😅😁

[@TravelingGraces]

wow I've never heard of this!! We love sports in our family and always follow the Olympics. Going to a local sport (like we will with Gaelic Football in Ireland) gives you an awesome glimpse into their culture, personalities! I don't blame you for making a trip just to see this, it'd be totally worth it to us too!

[@journalofnomads]

Yeah local traditional sports always give a great insight into a culture. It's really fun because so many people are gathered in one place to see the event.

[@Caitlin1928]

I was watching Kara and Nate's coverage of it before, so it's nice to see another's POV of it.

[@gulzinaabdykalykova562]

Wow...amazing

[@journalofnomads]

The World Nomad Games were really something!! A unique event!

[@LookWhosBlogging]

I've seen the dead goat polo before....was it from one of your videos? Cool you got a media pass! Dang, the event looks pretty cool!! Didn't know Australia also participates in it! I like all the traditional clothing! I'd try the food too. the archery looks cool. Woah, eagle hunting! Great episode!!!

[@journalofnomads]

Yeah we showcased dead goat polo before in a previous video 😀 We felt so happy when we finally got that media pass, it gave us access to all kind of things happening behind the scenes and we had food and accommodation during the whole event so that was pretty sweet!

[@mikeashexperience9602]

Dope Video! Sending blessing your way, Keep inspiring!🎒🙌🏻

[@journalofnomads]

Oh thanks guys!! We're glad we could inspire you !😀😀

[@PS-sx2xc]

This is cool

[@deathdoor]

4:55 that's the swing from Otoyomegatari!

[@user-xj6wd7kj9g]

Тамаша жақсы ! Менде Алматы қаласы.Сау бол！

[@zarigulasanbekova5694]

Мен суйом кыргыз элим жеримди. Рахмат

[@simonkgauthier]

C'est très coloré, j'adore! Donc vous êtes maintenant presse internationale? Ahah! Vous avez fait des contacts? Le spectacle d'ouverture avait l'air d'un beau spectacle.

[@journalofnomads]

Oui 😆 on a contacté les organisateurs de l'événement pour avoir acces a une "press pass" Presse internationale Jorunal of nomads 😉

[@capkambing]

hey Dude. Cool information. Question : How did we get the PRESS PASS. I am planning to go and shoot as well. Thanks.

[@DaveOnArrival]

Incredible! I need to get to the next games, for sure. Love the song you chose for the events too. You got permission to use it?

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks Dave 😀 We're sure you would love the World Nomad Games, it's a fun event. Extra footage and music was provided by the organizers of the world nomad games and they allowed us to use it in our video.

[@thagdee1915]

Wow, what a great summary of what the central asian culture is! Where are you guys going next?

[@ninavaxanski7253]

Ahhh, how much I wanted to be there! Awesome video as always.

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks brother! We're going to Morocco for a small part of the winter and after that Mauritania 😀

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks Nina ❤ You would have loved it!! Maybe we see you at he next World Nomad Games in Turkey in 2020?

[@rajeshkumar-nq8mx]

Who can take part in this games??

[@marceloexports5888]

Anyone knows how to contact the official organizers of these Nomad Games?

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

What an amazing event. So neat you got press access. I love those vests you got - do you get to keep them? How often do they hold the world nomad games and is it always in the same place? I would love to go at some point.

[@lovelive7849]

Two Traveling Texans Hi, we have provided 3 times WNG so next game in Turkey 2020 or 2021. I guess 2020.

[@rajeshkumar-nq8mx]

When will this games in 2023..or 24.??

[@swingmaster2312]

WE see too much your bloody face! Show more the people around you and the environment! ;)

[@sherberthead8301]

What country are the people at 5:06 from, with the hats with the flaps? Very interesting outfits!

[@oigonupjasha1342]

Its kyrgyz traditional clothing.

[@dr.boinkersbookkeeping9028]

Shit, I didn't know that it's moving to Turkey.... I missed my chance... Was never the less in Kyrgyzstan a year ago but I really wanted to see the Nomad games there. Sad :(

[@journalofnomads]

It will be in Turkey, then Azerbaijan I believe and after that, it should be in Kyrgyzstan again. What do you think of Kyrgyzstan? Which part of the country did you visit?

[@silkroad7728]

😍😍💜💜💜🇰🇬💌🌍

[@-tv2724]

🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@safenhealthy]

it's marvelous, but we see the journalist face too much !

[@sara_s_]

These are Khyrghyz and other Turkic games.

[@journalofnomads]

Beautiful sports!! The Turkic culture has left a beautiful heritage of sports and great food!

[@teovu5557]

My favorite nomad sport is bride kidnapping. Jk

[@deme7844]

"Ey Türk! Üstte mavi gök çökmedikçe, altta yağız yer delinmedikçe, senin ilini ve töreni kim bozabilir" Bilge KAĞAN , by the way it's not a central asian culture most of TURKIC AND THEIR INFLUENCE CULTURE...

[@pizzypei4958]

You are so productive recently! Amazing video,love it as always!