Summary In post-Stalinist Mongolia, a traditionally hospitable Khalka (main tribe) family teaches Ray the nomadic herdsmen's harsh way of life on the vast, near-empty steppe. Horses, sheep and cattle provide transport, food (even alcohol distilled from milk) and fabrics. The 'nomad' festival features the traditional warrior sports wrestling, riding and archery. These skills allowed Genghis (13th century) to conquer the world's greatest empire ever. The religion combines Tibetan style Buddhism with shamanistic animism elements. The high Altai mountains are yak (bovine) country.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Ray Mears
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary In post-Stalinist Mongolia, a traditionally hospitable Khalka (main tribe) family teaches Ray the nomadic herdsmen's harsh way of life on the vast, near-empty steppe. Horses, sheep and cattle provide transport, food (even alcohol distilled from milk) and fabrics. The 'nomad' festival features the traditional warrior sports wrestling, riding and archery. These skills allowed Genghis (13th century) to conquer the world's greatest empire ever. The religion combines Tibetan style Buddhism with shamanistic animism elements. The high Altai mountains are yak (bovine) country.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)