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16/07/2025

Mongolians have celebrated the nationwide naadam festival. , , , , ,

10/03/2025

The Eagle Festival is an annual event in Mongolia that celebrates the ancient tradition of eagle hunting, primarily practiced by the Kazakh community. This festival offers a unique opportunity to witness and experience a cultural practice that dates back over 6,000 years.

Eagle Hunting Demonstrations:
Skilled hunters showcase the prowess of their trained eagles in hunting simulations, demonstrating the bond between hunter and bird.

Cultural Performances: Enjoy traditional Kazakh music and dance performances that provide insight into the rich cultural heritage of the community.

Traditional Contests:
Participants compete in various traditional games and contests, including camel racing and traditional archery.
Crafts and Cuisine: Explore stalls offering traditional Kazakh crafts, clothing, and cuisine, allowing visitors to immerse themselves fully in the cultural experience.

Significance:
The festival preserves and promotes the ancient art of eagle hunting, ensuring that this intangible cultural heritage is passed down to future generations. The event offering visitors a chance to engage with and learn about this unique aspect of Mongolian and Kazakh culture.

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06/03/2025

Biyelgee is a traditional Mongolian folk dance deeply rooted in the nomadic culture of Mongolia, particularly practiced by the ethnic groups of the western regions, like the Torguud, Zahchin, Bayad and Oirats. It’s a vibrant, expressive dance known for its unique style and close connection to everyday life, nature, and Mongolian customs.

Here’s what makes Biyelgee so special:

Seated and semi-seated dance: Unlike many other dance forms, Biyelgee is often performed in a seated or half-seated position. This reflects the limited space inside a traditional Mongolian ger (yurt), where nomadic families live. Dancers use fluid hand, shoulder, and chest movements to depict aspects of daily life — like riding horses, milking animals, or hunting.

Symbolic gestures: Every motion in Biyelgee tells a story — hand movements might mimic the flight of birds, the flow of rivers, or the gathering of herds. The dance celebrates harmony between humans, animals, and nature.

Costumes: Dancers wear colorful traditional outfits called deel adorned with intricate patterns, showcasing their tribal identity. Accessories like sashes, boots, and hats also highlight their region’s cultural style.

Music and instruments: The dance is often accompanied by traditional Mongolian music, using instruments like the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) and dombra. Singers might perform long song (urtiin duu) or throat singing (khoomei), adding depth to the performance.

Cultural significance: Biyelgee is more than just a dance — it’s a way to pass down heritage, tell stories, and preserve Mongolian identity. It was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2009, recognizing its importance in safeguarding nomadic traditions.

06/03/2025

On March 1, 2025, very first day of the spring of the Year of the Snake, the Golden Statue of the Great Chinggis Khaan, the Sacred White Banner, and the Golden State Seal of the Mongol Empire Khasbuu were enshrined in the Great Khaan’s Urgoo [The Royal Chamber] at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum of Mongolia.
The golden statue of the Great Lord Chinggis Khaan was made with the skill and ingenuity of Mongol artists. It is made of gold from Mongolia in Florence, Italy, the cradle of arts. On this very special day of Tsagaan Sar, a festival of veneration, we Mongols are blessedly fated to make offerings and pay veneration to Thee, the Great Khaan.
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27/12/2024

Wishing you a beautiful holiday season and a new year of peace and happiness. , , ,

07/11/2024

Who is the cavalry? a harmony of man's strength, good horse, and good archery skill. , , , , ,

04/10/2024

Gobi Morning, the tranquility of the steppe , ,

20/06/2024

the Mongolia Adventure continues! unforgettable experience. ,

18/06/2024

Good afternoon from Khongor, Singing Dune. , , , ,

10/06/2024

26/05/2024

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