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where men take part in archery , wrestling and the fabled horse racing and women wear beautifully crafted silk robes or dance to traditional music and instruments .
Naadam traces its history back centuries and is an important part of Mongolian culture , both rural and urban . To race a horse at Naadam is an honour that most boys
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