The city is known for its Kazakh embroidery and art, Kazakh music, and hunting with eagles. Each October, Ölgii hosts the annual Golden Eagle Festival which showcases the ancient Kazakh custom of eagle hunting.
Ölgii, a city known for its Kazakh craftsmanship, music, and eagle hunting, holds an annual festival in October dedicated to this ancient tradition. The Golden Eagle Festival showcases the art of eagle hunting.