Tengrinews.kz - The V World Nomad Games have reached their conclusion. The most memorable moments of the competitions have gone viral on TikTok.
Tengrinews.kz - The V World Nomad Games have reached their conclusion. The most memorable moments of the competitions have gone viral on TikTok.
The V World Nomad Games, held in Astana from September 8 to 14, saw participation from over two thousand athletes from 89 countries. The events featured traditional sports of nomadic peoples, such as kokpar, baiga, jambu atu, and others.
Social media was filled with vibrant and interesting clips throughout the competitions. One popular video was posted by creator Alina Kim, who shared footage from the opening ceremony. The video showcased performances by Dimash Kudaibergenov and Roza Rymbayeva, as well as the festive atmosphere.
@homm9k Я В АСТАНЕ НА ИГРАХ КОЧЕВНИКОВ! 🏇 #WorldNomadGames2024 #ИгрыКочевников #ХомаАстана #Соревнования ♬ оригинальный звук - HOMA
Another video that captured special attention was a shaman’s dance, filmed by a different creator.
@sayabekbosynova01 5ші дүниежүзілік көшпенділер ойыны #worldnomadgames2024 ♬ оригинальный звук - Сая Бекбосынова
Creator Adilet Nogoibaev also shared his impressions of the opening ceremony. In his video, he admitted that despite being from Kyrgyzstan, where the games have been held twice before, he had only now had the opportunity to attend them for the first time.
@adilet_nogoibaev_ Церемония открытия V Всемирных игр кочевников в Астане 🇰🇿 #адилетногойбаев #adiletnogoibaev #astana #астана #казахстан #worldnomadgames2024 ♬ оригинальный звук - Adilet Nogoibaev
On the @worldnomadgames2024 TikTok account, users could view clips of key moments from the competitions and cultural events held in the ethno-aul – a specially created area featuring an open-air museum, craft workshops, and performance spaces. Many users were impressed by the Kazakh batyrs in traditional costumes.
@worldnomadgames2024 Этноауыл❤️🔥#worldnomadgames2024 ♬ оригинальный звук - World Nomad Games 2024
Another popular video was posted by the creator @silkyrontheroad, who, along with other tourists, learned Kazakh dances and shared the atmosphere of joy and hospitality from the local residents.
@silkyrontheroad Who wants to join?✨🇰🇿😀 #kazakhstan #nomadgames #nomadgames2024 #astana #fyp #fypkazakhstan #dancingwithlocals #dance @World Nomad Games 2024 ♬ Рух - Президенттік оркестр
Users were also intrigued by the story of hunter Serikbek Kuntuganuly, who spoke about the significance of raptors in the lives of nomadic peoples and the art of falconry.
@ultsport.kz ОН БІР ЖЫЛ БОЙЫ КЕК САҚТАП КЕЛДІ Құсбегіліктен ұлттық құрама мүшесі @serikbekkuntugan Серікбек Күнтуғанұлы саятшылық өмірінен ерекше естелік айтып берді. Бүркіттің бабы өте қиын дейді ол. #құсбегілік #ұлттықспорт #ұлыдаладүбірі #worldnomadgames2024 #көшпенділеройыны #саятшылық ♬ оригинальный звук - ULTSPORT.KZ
The kokpar competitions, where participants battle over a goat carcass while riding horses, became one of the most talked-about topics on TikTok. Videos showcasing the participants' skills in both the game and horse handling garnered a lot of views.
@kerimayankyzy Қолдары күректей😂🇰🇿 #көкпар Біздің шабандоздар🔥 #дүниежүзіліккөшпенділеройыны #WorldNomadGames2024 #көшпенділеройыны #vдүниежүзіліккөшпенділеройыны #ұлттықспорт #ұлттықжәнеатспорты #ұлттықжәнеатспортыорталығы #көшпенділеройындары2024 #всемирныеигрыкочевников2024 #WorldNomadGames2024 ♬ оригинальный звук - Керім Аянқызы
Users also actively discussed athletes' victories in jamby atu – horseback archery.
@jamby__atu #worldnomadgames2024 #CapCut #рек #жамбыату🏹 ♬ Қазағым - Елдос Дон
Social media coverage of the events weren't without humor. Creator @almat_albiuly posted a funny video featuring Marvel superheroes participating in the games. Spider-Man on a horse and Superman as a berkutchi(falconer) delighted viewers.
@almat_albiuly Суперқаһармандар Дүниежүзілік Көшпенділер ойындарында шайқасқа түсуде! 🦸♂️🎯 Супергерои вступают в бой на Всемирных играх кочевников! 🦸♂️🎯 Superheroes enter the battle at the World Nomad Games! 🦸♂️🎯 #nomadgamesfest #КөшпенділерОйындары2024 #игрыкочевников2024 #worldnomadgames2024 ♬ оригинальный звук - CreativeKazakh
A video showcasing the Chinese kokpar team also became popular on the platform.
@mamirhanovaa WORLD NOMAD GAMES #worldnomadgames2024 #кокпар🐎🔥 #китай ♬ оригинальный звук - Mam1rhanovaa
Earlier, researcher of Kazakh mythology Zira Nauryzbai drew attention to the depiction of an archer in a promotional poster for the World Nomad Games taking place in Astana and shared an interesting historical detail.