The High Moselle Bridge opens for traffic on 21 November 2019, after a construction time of 8 years. Please watch the 4K UHD video On 16 November 2019, the population had the only opportunity to walk across the finished bridge. Estimated 40,000 people did not miss to take a unique look at the Moselle valley. […]
A First of May in Bruges
Traditionally, the members of the trade unions demonstrate for social justice on the first of May in many cities. And so in Bruges too. In front of the historical backdrop at the Burg square, de Burg, is a small tribune. After the parade has passed a woman gives a speech. She speaks in Dutch, which […]
Award Ceremony at Murghab Horse Festival
The Murghab Horse Festival ends with the award ceremony. All spectators and guests gather in a semicircle around the stage. Some have come on horseback. Please watch the 4K UHD video After short speeches, the winners are called to receive their prices. As far as we can see, they get a certificate and in addition […]
Horse Wrestling at Murghab Horse Festival
The third discipline at the Murghab Horse Festival is horse wrestling. Two riders compete against each other and try to pull the opposing rider from the horse. This discipline requires a lot of skill because you have to control the horse, attack the opposing rider. And at the same time, you should not fall off […]
Bride’s Race at Murghab Horse Festival
The second competition at the horse games in Murghab is the bride’s race, Kyz-kuumai. Here a woman rides against a man. If the man wins, he may marry the bride, or gets a kiss (one says). It is doubtful whether one follows these rules in this way. Nowadays it is probably more about who wins. […]
Horse Racing at Murghab Horse Festival
In the meantime, the Horse Festival has become known far beyond the borders of Tajikistan. It consists of three disciplines: the classic horse race the bride’s race the horse wrestling In this article and video, we show the first part, the classic horse race. After the riders have completed their preparations, they gather at the […]
