The Eagle Huntress
At 13 years old, Aisholpan becomes the first female eagle hunter in her Kazakh family in twelve generations, training in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia.
“Witness one girl's dream take flight”
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At 13 years old, Aisholpan becomes the first female eagle hunter in her Kazakh family in twelve generations, training in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia.
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Aisholpan trains in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia to become an eagle hunter at age 13. She is the first female in her Kazakh family to pursue this tradition, which has been passed down through generations of men. Supported by her father, Aisholpan faces skepticism from her community. Her efforts culminate in a competition where she demonstrates her skills and challenges traditional gender roles.
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The GuardianThe story of a young Mongolian girl who takes up a traditionally male role in her nomadic community is heartwarming, but perhaps too good to be true.
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