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Mongolian community in Arlington celebrates Independence Day with games, food and music.

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Tsolmon Uramchimeg leads her traditional dancers around the field in parade.

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Naadam Celebrates Independence

Mongolian community in Arlington celebrates Independence Day with games, food and music.

The Mongolian community in Arlington celebrated 91 years of independence from Manchurian rule on Sunday, July 8 at Barcroft Park. The celebration, known as Naadam, highlights traditional Mongolian culture through the three games of archery, horse back riding, and wrestling.

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