Mongolia: Kazakh Wedding

A Kazakh nomad double wedding in the Altai Mountains of Western Mongolia. It was a cold and, occasionally, rainy day but full of festive spirit. As with many Kazakh weddings, wrestling and horse racing were included.

Tree Kazakh wrestlers in the Altai Mountains, Mongolia

Kids racing horses towards the camera, Altai Mountains, Mongolia
Four men, one boy riding horseback away from the camera towards the mountains, Altai Mountains, Mongolia

Kazakh wedding of two couples. Brides and grooms along with members of the family in the middle of a celebratory circle., Mongolia

Wedding picture with bride, groom and family in the Altai Mountains, Mongolia.

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