Kazakh people in the Altai region of western Mongolia often go horseback riding with eagles. Every year, about 70 Kazakh eagle hunters participate in the Golden Eagle festival. During his trip here, professional photographer Massimo Rumi witnessed, photographed the festival and experienced the Kazakh nomadic lifestyle. The Kazakh tradition of eagle hunting goes back about 4000 years ago. The tradition of eagle hunting dates back to the nomadic Khitan people from Manchuria (northern China) around 940 AD. The Kazakhs cope with extreme weather - 40 degrees C in winter. Today, very few Kazakhs go hunting by eagle even though this tradition is a symbol of their cultural heritage. Photographer Massimo Rumi said: 'My photos depict the nomadic life of the Kazakhs, their unique culture and the tradition of horseback riding to hunt fox and macadamia by eagle. The Kazakh people's life remained equally difficult for many centuries. Being nomadic, they live in ger tents and move to another place three times a year, with livestock such as goats, yaks, horses and sheep. The Kazakhs rode a shepherd horse in the snow. During the Golden Eagle Festival, horse, archery and Bushkashi (a sport of Central Asia) are held. Instead of hunting rifles, hunters choose eagles, as eagle hunting is more artistic. An image of a hunter in traditional attire in a mog, fox or wolf skin coat - hunted by an eagle. The large eagle's wings cover most of the Kazakh boy's face. Wilded eagles are eventually released into the wild. Although most people no longer go eagle hunting today, the Kazakhs living in Western Mongolia still maintain this traditional method of hunting. The Kazakhs have trained themselves to withstand extreme weather conditions for centuries. "The Kazakhs living in the Altai Mountains (western Mongolia) are the only ones who hunt by eagle," Massimo said. Massimo said: 'The desire to experience a different lifestyle and a unique culture is what drives me to Mongolia. I have read documents about the Kazakhs and their ancient eagle hunting traditions, so I wanted to come and learn about their nomadic lifestyle. ' 'I was fortunate to meet Jess - British, she runs her own company Eternal Landscapes with a few Mongolian. Their love for Mongolia is immense. The purpose of Eternal Landscapes company is to bring tourists practical experience in Mongolia.