The fifth World Nomad
Games are a vivid demonstration of preserving the cultural and historical
heritage of civilization, as stated by the President of the 42nd session of the
UNESCO General Conference Simona-Mirela Miculescu during an event with the
participation of young people in Astana. The distinguished guest noted that
hosting the Games in the Kazakh capital underscores the country’s connection to
the nomadic civilization and showcases the rich traditions and the enduring
spirit of the nomads. The large-scale ethno-sports event offers young people
tangible lessons in history. Therefore, holding the Games included in the
UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in
the Great Steppe provides a new impetus for the development of ethnic sports
worldwide.
«Even if I speak as a President of the General
Conference or Ambassador of Romania, the message is essentially the same, that
we should all, each of us, not only governments or civil society, each of us
should protect our national treasures, and the role of youth in this is
essential. So, I make an appeal to you, you are beautiful members,
representatives of the younger generation to preserve, protect, cherish, and
love your national treasures including traditional sports,» said Simona-Mirela
Miculescu, President of the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference.
