Blue Pearl Ice Festival
| Blue Pearl Ice Festival Хөх Cувд Mөсний Баяр | |
|---|---|
| Begins | 2000 |
| Location(s) | Khövsgöl |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Founder | D. Lkhagvatsogt and J. Tumursukh |
| Attendance | 20,000 (2024) |
The Blue Pearl Ice Festival (Mongolian: Хөх Cувд Mөсний Баяр) is an annual ice festival in Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia.
History
[edit]The festival was firstly organized in 2000 by D. Lkhagvatsogt and J. Tumursukh.[1] In 2001, the festival was expanded to be a winter tourism event in Mongolia.[2] The event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia.[3]
Activities
[edit]The festival consists of various activities, such as ice skating race, ice shooting, horse races etc.
Visitor
[edit]In 2024, the festival attracted more than 20,000 visitors.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ M., Sambuunyam (8 January 2024). "Winter Tourism Events: What to Experience in Mongolia during the Winter Season". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b M., Sambuunyam (9 January 2025). ""Blue Pearl-2025" Ice Festival to Take Place on February 13-23". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ B., Ankhtuya (3 January 2023). ""Blue Pearl" ice festival to be held in March". News.mn. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
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