Korea’s turbulent history is little known. According to the Koreans, the first of their kin was born in 2333 BC. Less aesthetically-minded scientists believe South Korea was first inhabited around 30,000 BC, when tribes from central and northern Asia stumbled on the peninsula.
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The nomads of Central Asia have dwelt in portable tents called gers for thousands of years. These conical felt-covered constructions which dot the Mongolian landscape are also known as ‘yurts’, but this term was introduced by Western invaders and is considered offensive to native Mongolians.
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Horses play a major part in Mongolian culture, and there is none more special than the Takhi, suspected to have been used in Genghis Khan’s army.
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Marmots are rather large rodents which are found in the Northern Hemisphere. In North America they are called ‘groundhogs’ and they even have their own holiday, when this little feller has the onerous responsibility of telling the nation whether spring is on its way.
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Held in the Altai Mountains of Western Mongolia, each year Kazakh hunters from near and far attend the festival with their Golden Eagles, known as Berkut. Together they participate in various rounds of competition that will test their speed, agility, and accuracy. It is truly a spectacle for locals and visitors alike!
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