The festival, centered around the unique art, which is passed from generation to generation among the nomads, is held twice a year in the spring and autumn.
One of the more interesting tourist activities in Mongolia, it attracted around 3,000 domestic and foreign visitors this year.
© AFP 2023 / Byambasuren Byamba-OchirA hunter feeding his eagle.
A hunter feeding his eagle.
© AFP 2023 / Byambasuren Byamba-OchirAn eagle looking on.
An eagle looking on.
© AFP 2023 / Byambasuren Byamba-OchirA hunter riding a horse with an eagle on his arm.
A hunter riding a horse with an eagle on his arm.
© AFP 2023 / Byambasuren Byamba-OchirAn eagle looking at its owner.
An eagle looking at its owner.
© AFP 2023 / Byambasuren Byamba-OchirHunters riding horses with their eagles.
Hunters riding horses with their eagles.