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Mongolian Masculinity

men on horses

 

Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – July, 2017
Photographer: Chenyao Zhang
Home Country: China
University Affiliation: Graduate Student
Category: Politics
Award: Honorable Mention

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In the artist’s own words: “The Naadam Festival is the biggest cultural event in Mongolia that happens annually. It consists of the three sports of men: wrestling, horse racing and archery. This picture captures the moment when the horses reaches the finish line during the game.”