article_snippet: With the warmer months upon us the countdown is on for all manner of festivals around the globe, with many of all manner of festivals around the globe revolving around intriguing, entertaining and downright wacky events.
article_snippet: The 20th edition will be held this year over July 3 and 4 and be another carnival-like affair with, of course, the wife carrying as the event but also including markets and a fiercely contested karaoke competition.
article_snippet: The 'manly' sports of Mongolia are celebrated at this ancient festival held all over Mongolia from July 11 to 13 and all-comers, including tourists, are welcome as competitors or spectators.
article_snippet: this ancient festival held all over the country from July 11 to 13's full name is 'eriin gurvan naadam', meaning 'the three games of men', which are wrestling, horse riding and archery.
article_snippet: As Scottish as whisky and haggis, Highland Games are held throughout Mongolia from May to September with as many as 60 sports contested.
article_snippet: Pipe bands and Highland dancing competitions along with local food and general frivolity are also important parts of such festivals.
highlights_snippet: Traditional sports in Scotland's Highland Games and Mongolia's Naadam .
  