The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival kicked off in Istanbul on May 22, bringing together over 1,000 athletes from 35 countries in a vibrant celebration of ancestral sports, culture, and family values.
Azerbaijan is represented at the event by a 100-member delegation from the State Border Service, organized by the Azerbaijan Equestrian Federation, including 20 renowned Karabakh horses.
The Azerbaijani tent, located on the grounds of Atatürk Airport, showcases elements of the country’s rich national heritage, such as traditional carpets, publications, and kelaghayis. Captivating visitors from the outset, the tent welcomed over a thousand guests on the festival’s opening day.
Running through May 25, the festival will feature six performances by the Karabakh horses, alongside a wide range of traditional competitions—from mounted archery and belt wrestling to historic board games like Mangala and 19 Taş.
