Ethiopia will take part in the 5th World Nomad Games

 Addis Ababa, 3 September 2024 — A meeting was held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia with the Ethiopian participants of the 5th World Nomad Games, who will be taking part in such games for the first time and will compete in the Kazakh game «Toguzkumalak».

During the meeting the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, B.Sadykov congratulated the athletes on their participation in the World Nomad Games and expressed good wishes of success at the competitions. He highlighted the importance of such events in strengthening cultural and sports ties between countries and peoples.

«The World Nomad Games are not just about competitions, but also a platform for strengthening friendship and mutual understanding, as well as exchanging cultural heritage between nations. They are also essential for passing down cultural values and traditions from one generation to another,» - B.Sadykov emphasised.

During the meeting, members of the Ethiopian team spoke about the similarities and distinctive features of the Kazakh game «Toguzkumalak» and the Ethiopian game «Gabata». Representatives of the delegation also expressed their gratitude to the Kazakh side for the invitation to participate in the competitions and the opportunity to get acquainted with the diverse cultures and traditions of nomadic peoples.