Ulaanbaatar
National Journalism Day greeting conveyed
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ March 6 marks the 104th anniversary of journalism in Mongolia.
In commemoration of the anniversary, B.Galaarid, President of Confederation of Mongolian Journalists conveyed his greetings.
“One of the pioneer industries in Bogd Khaanate Mongolia was journalism. March 6 is a day when Mongolian intellectuals led by editor-in-chief Tseveen Jamsran first published a newspaper titled ‘Paper named New Mirror’ in 1913. During its assembly in 1992, Union of Mongolian Journalists proposed that the day be celebrated as National Journalism Day. We’ve annually marked the National Journalism Day since 2009”, he said.
“On this occasion, I wish happiness and luck to all working and senior journalists, media staff, cooperating organizations and the general public. May national journalism flourish in the days to come”, he added.
The first Mongolian newspaper, further named as ‘New Mirror’ was first published in the form of a 50-page magazine. Initially, 500 copies were published most of which were distributed to public organizations and few of which were sold. Later, the paper’s pages were shortened. Historic sources indicated that the ‘New Mirror’ published 20 issues until August 21, 1914.
Editor of the newspaper Tseveen Jamsran is considered to be the founding father of Mongolian journalism.
