The Eagle Huntress Page #2

You really showed that nest

who's boss!

Thanks.

I already love this eagle.

I'm going to raise her and we are

going to the eagle festival together!

Since the Altai Mountains are high...

it takes a strong bird to nest there.

It's a very beautiful bird indeed.

So it matches Aisholpan.

She is a very brave

and courageous girl.

Weather forecast.

Weather will be cloudy,

without precipitation.

Wind speed will be from 3 to 8

metres per second.

Air temperature will be

8 to 13 degrees Celsius.

Dear radio listeners...

from October 2nd to October 3rd...

the annual eagle festival

is to take place.

Father?

Let me compete

in the festival this year!

Oh, my Child, it's difficult.

Please?

Don't worry!

Does the eagle's neck revolve?

Its neck revolves all the way around.

Were you afraid

when you first touched the eagle?

Nope.

We would freak out like crazy!

- And you fly it from your hand?

- Yes.

- And it returns?

- Yes.

Do you call, "Hey, eagle,

come back here, please?"

What do you shout

when you call the eagle?

Huukaa! Huukaa!

Is it afraid of other people?

Of course! It can bite like this!

We too want to be eagle hunters.

But we're afraid of eagles.

My father taught me...

so we went to him for advice...

and to ask for his blessing.

Aisholpan's very own eaglet.

This kind of bird is called Ice Feet.

Hard bird to catch.

Aisholpan is going to be

an eagle hunter.

Really?

Yes, some people see it as wrong.

We have been hunting with eagles

from our forefathers.

My father and his father...

taught how to train eagles.

I have trained, teach her.

This is an important task.

Both are young. I will train them.

Can you give your blessing

to Aisholpan?

Aisholpan!

Hey, Aisholpan!

Aisholpan!

This is a hard bird to catch, my child.

Well, my child.

May God help you

pursue the hunter's path.

May God keep you healthy.

May you grow old like me

with yellow teeth.

May no bird escape your hands...

and may no horse

leave you on your journey.

God is great.

I entrust that eagle to you.

This will be a beast catching bird.

Let it get old with you.

Stay safe!

This is not good.

This sets a precedent.

Eagle hunters

will train their daughters...

to ride horses...

then hold a bird.

It is a shame to do so for the bird.

They do not know how to properly

approach the eagle.

The eagle is very picky about people.

It demands respect and courage.

It's not like you hold an eagle

and show off...

and become an eagle hunter.

No way.

Anyhow, she will have to get married...

at one point or another.

When it's warm, we live in gers...

when cold in regular houses.

It's all we've ever known.

Nature is great here.

It is like our mother.

Good morning, dear radio listeners.

Near Ulgii, it will be cloudy

with no precipitation.

Only four weeks left

until the long-awaited eagle festival.

Eagle hunters are busy preparing

their eagles for the event.

Okay.

My child, I will teach you how to train

for the festival.

Our region's people are

fully in preparation for this event.

We plan to present a beautiful show...

for our foreign guests and tourists.

Aisholpan!

Let's go.

I will show you how to call it

from those rocks.

Probably the most important part

of the festival.

Let's go.

Release!

Congratulations! The bird did well.

My child, now you need

to call the bird yourself.

I'll be up there.

Okay, raise your hand and shout!

With calling...

the judges look at...

horse riding style...

eagle's landing...

and eagle flying style.

This process is timed

and every second counts.

- Get ready.

- Okay.

Seeing her bird land beautifully

on her arm...

I realised that she is ready.

Don't hurry. Eat slowly.

Ready for tomorrow?

There will be lots of people tomorrow.

Are you ready?

Everything will be good.

Are you full now?

Don't be angry. Are you full now?

Don't be angry.

Don't make such noises.

You have an important

festival tomorrow.

You might not be able to fly

if you eat too much.

Do you want me to paint your nails?

If you do not mind.

When do you leave?

Tomorrow.

Will there be any other girls?

No. Just me.

Mostly older men.

Okay, my child, we have to leave soon.

It is a long ride.

Come, my eagle, come, your eagle.

I'm worried for her.

This is her first festival.

You need to take better care

of your hair.

Be the head of this home

while I am away, okay?

She decided on her own

to be an eagle hunter.

And I believe

it's a woman's right to choose.

There are so many strong

eagle hunter men.

All I wish for is her

safety and wellbeing.

Is this okay? Not too tight?

Be careful when you ride.

Let me look.

We should have cut it shorter.

It's okay, it's girl's hair!

In the name of God.

All the best, stay safe!

Okay, good luck!

Let's let the horses drink.

They must be tired.

- Are you tired?

- Nah.

God willing, we are almost there.

Sometimes I worry...

people might think it's strange...

because she does something

that men usually do.

But she shows extraordinary strength...

regardless of her gender.

Good morning, dear radio listeners.

The day of the eagle festival is upon us!

We are all hugely excited.

Around 70 eagle hunters

from all over the region...

are currently making their way

to the festival ground.

You see, my child.

There it is.

People are here already.

Peace be with you,

dear festival participants.

Our people have found

their fortune in the sky.

Our men have found

a way to stand out...

and find happiness

through the centuries.

Welcome to the eagle festival.

What a beauty it is to see

a bird in the sky...

a fox on the land...

and a fast horse.

We have an 80-year-old

eagle-hunter among us.

Do not be afraid, okay?

She is a young girl.

Contestants...

take your places please.

People come from all over the world.

The winner must be the best...

among 70 great eagle hunters.

Time to start!

Here are the eagle hunters...

who have made us

known to the world.

They are the ones

who have cared for eagles...

passed down to us

from our great ancestors.

Please give your applause...

to these highly honoured

eagle hunters.

Peace be upon you.

Let Ongarbay come forward.

They begin with judging

the hunter's outfit.

10-10-10-8.

They assess the horse...

the clothes and equipment.

6-8-10-10.

Next is Ardak...

son of a famed eagle

hunter from Altai.

10-10-10-10.

Really nice! Great!

Next, we have an eagle

hunter from Altai.

Let's go.

Stand over here.

Make it fit your head.

Let me look.

- Who is next you say?

- Aisholpan.

Aisholpan is that girl?

- Come here. Come here.

- Do not worry.

- Please hurry up. Hurry up.

- Ready.

You are awesome.

Since Aisholpan is a girl...

it was important to make sure...

her riding and hunting

styles are flawless.

Awesome.

That was good.

Next event...

"Calling."

An animal skin target...

attracts the eagles...

and we measure their speed.

Aisholpan calls.

I release the eagle.

8-10-8-6.

When you perform for the first time...

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