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Wednesday, March 27 2019 - 00:10
AsiaNet
Huge Success for World´s Largest Ethnofestival "Nomad Universe" in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Mar. 26, 2019, /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/--

The World Ethnogames Confederation (The Kyrgyz Republic) in cooperation with 
the Camel Club (Saudi-Arabia) made history in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 
the first time ever a global cultural event with 2,000 participants from 90 
countries were hosted from March 9-19, 2019 in the framework of the King 
Abdulaziz Camel Festival.

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Main goal of "Nomad Universe", which has no comparable counterparts worldwide, 
was the preservation and revival of historical heritage and diversity of the 
original culture of peoples and ethnic groups from all over the world. 2,000 
participants performed & presented their cultural treasures in Art, Sport & 
Science. 

Sheikh Fahad, CEO of Camel Club, expressed the great value of "Nomad Universe" 
for Saudi Arabia: "We saw so many traditional cultures from all over the world, 
this was an extraordinary premiere and we are very happy to have this festival 
in our country, in Saudi Arabia. We welcomed all of them and we opened our 
hearts and minds for all these cultures & ethnic groups. From the bottom of our 
heart we thank all participants for their visit in our country and their great 
ethno-cultural performances." 

All participants, such as 35,000 visitors per day from all points of the 
Arabian Peninsula were astonished and amazed by the great unity & friendship 
between so many different cultures. The festival was surrounded by a great 
feeling of peace and intercultural dialogue. "Nomad Universe" was an expression 
of the cultural and historic tradition and spiritual identity of its 
practitioners and served to unite communities regardless of social status, 
fostering a culture of teamwork, responsibility and respect.  
 
"Through the revival of cultural values and the philosophy of centuries-old 
traditions, "Nomad Universe" promoted cultural mutual enrichment and peace 
among the peoples of the world. It united the diversity of various peoples and 
ethnic groups and kept the deep philosophy and spiritual sacredness of our 
ancestors alive," as Mr. Askhat Akibayev, President of World Ethnogames 
Confederation pointed out.

Ethno-Sport competitions were being performed, among others, like Horse 
Competition "Kok Boru", Horseback Wrestling "Er Enish," Traditional Archery and 
Traditional Hunting with Falcons, Golden Eagles and Taigan dogs "Salbuurun". 
Aside from ethno-sport competitions, art & science was also an important 
element. Cultural activities were uniting the crème de la crème of 
ethno-cultural artists, folklore groups, ensembles such as famous sculptors and 
painters from all over the world.

"Nomad Universe in the framework of The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival was a 
global summit of peoples and ethnic groups, who came together for preserving 
and demonstrating their uniqueness.  A great role model for unity in diversity 
and in-line with Saudi Arabia´s 2030 Vision," said Mr. Askhat Akibayev, 
President of The World Ethnogames Confederation.
Because of the great success of "Nomad Universe", Saudi Arabia will further 
host the Festival on an annually basis until 2030.  

Photo: 
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Video: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/841296/Nomad_Universe.mp4

SOURCE: World Ethnogames Confederation
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