Sagsai
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Sagsai District Сагсай сум ᠰᠠᠭᠰᠠᠢᠰᠤᠮᠤ |
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| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Bayan-Ölgii Province |
| Time zone | UTC + 7 (UTC+7) |
Sagsai (Mongolian: Сагсай) is a sum (district) of Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia. It is primarily inhabited by ethnic Kazakhs (Altaic Kazakhs). The village is home to a large number of eagle hunters who use golden eagles to hunt foxes and hares. Each year, Sagsai hosts the Altai Kazakh Eagle Festival on the last weekend of September to celebrate its heritage.
Coordinates: 48°54′42″N 89°38′59″E / 48.91167°N 89.64972°E
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