Every year the Kazakh hunters in Bayan-Ulgii province celebrate the ‘Golden Eagle Festival’ in Mongolia. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
He is not only a photographer but also a seasoned traveller, who has extensively travelled Mongolia and the globe. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
One of the famous photographers of magnolia Batzaya shared the photos of this traditional festivals. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
This festival is organized by the local Kazakh community and the members of the Berkut Association. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
The people here have very different culture and traditions. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
Dance performances, traditional Kazakh games, a parade in the provincial capital’s city square and a Kazakh play are performed in honour of the hunters and their eagles. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
The province is well known for the majestic Altai Mountains as well as being the home to the Kazakh nomads, who sought a sanctuary and came to join Mongolia in the early 20th century. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
Bayan-Ulgii is the westernmost province of Mongolia bordering with Russia and China. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
The accuracy, testing speed and agility of the eagle is tested during the fest. (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)
People participate with their well trained eagle in the festival which is also known as Berkut (Burged in Mongolia). (Photo: Ch.BatzayaPhotography)