Gazing Ghengis (Marching Band 1)

June 1, 2009

Marching band prepares for Nadaam Festival festivities on Sukhbataar Square. - Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia - Daily Travel Photos
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The marching band gears up to play at Sukhbataar Square on the morning of the start of the Nadaam Festival.

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2 Comments - Gazing Ghengis (Marching Band 1)

1) Jason Fox -

Like all your pictures, this is an Awesome photo. Keep up the great work!

March 13, 2010
2) TravelGuy -

Thanks Jason, I'll keep tabs on your website as well.

April 4, 2010

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