Art & Culture
Khovd to host first national festival of 'bii biyelgee'
The first national festival of Bii Biyelgee-2017, art and cultural event will take place on 1-3 July in Khovd aimag. Governor’s office of Khovd aimag, far western province of Mongolia initiated the event and Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports and the Government agency, Culture and Art Department are collaborating to organize the event.
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Roaring Hooves international festival approaching
A rendition of the original version of ‘Ulemjiin Chanar’ song by Fifth Noyon Khutagt Danzanravjaa will engage the attendees of the opening ceremony of international music festival ‘Roaring Hooves’.
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G.Ariunbaatar wins Song Prize Trophy of BBC Cardiff Singer of The World
Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar, winner of the 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition and laureate of the Chinggis Khaan Order of Mongolia, won the Song Prize Trophy together with Scotland’s Catriona Morrison on June 17 at the BCC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017. Having joint winners of the Song Prize is an unusual event for the BBC stage.
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Tokyo Komaki Ballet performs The Firebird in UB
Tokyo Komaki Ballet staged a concert in Ulaanbaatar in frames of celebration of the 45th diplomatic anniversary of Mongolia and Japan. The Japanese dancers were invited by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Ts.Munkh-Orgil.
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Two Mongolian singers qualify for final round of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017
On June 11-18, the final round of  BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 is taking place in Cardiff, Wales. The competition for opera and art singers held every two years. Currently, twenty finalists are selected to perform in front of a jury of distinguished opera experts and equally discerning experts in the final stage of the competition. 
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Mongolian film wins Altan Khalis award
On June 9-11, the fifth Altan Khalis Independent Film Festival took place in Ulaanbaatar. The festival has been known as the first and foremost experimental film festival in Central Asia as Golden Reel International Underground Film Festival for 4 years. Starting from 2015, the film festival is broadening its reach of filmmaking world and, more than 260 films of 60 countries were sent and only 25 were selected this year. 
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Ulaanbaatar International Media Art festival begins
The Arts Council of Mongolia is hosting ‘Ulaanbaatar’ international media art festival for the second time from June 9 to July 9 at the Mongolian Modern Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar. In the scope of the festival, a joint media exhibition under the theme ‘Vestige’ with attendance of artists from from Mongolia, the US, Austria, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, South Korea, Czech and the Philippines, a tour to produce a virtual movie showing the reintroduction and inhabitation of Takhi the Mongolian wild horse or Przewalski’s horse and training of media arts and a series of meetings named “Talks with Arts’  among artists.
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Austrian Mongolian Music Festival to bring jazz to UB audience
Austrian Mongolian Music Festival is to take place on June 11-12 in Ulaanbaatar. The Austrian Cultural forum in Beijing organizes the event jointly with the Mongolian State Philharmonic, Goethe Institute, Jazz Club and JazzLab Music Agency. 
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Herdsman-turned-photographer wants everyone to adore Mongolia
A photographer and livestock herder S.Tsengelbayar from Xilingol League of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China is the first Inner Mongolian photographer to ever throw an independent exhibition in Mongolia. S.Tsengelbayar named his exhibition, opened in Gamma Gallery in Hunnu Mall of Ulaanbaatar, “I am a Mongolian”. The exhibition wrapped up on June 7.
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“Yak of Saikhan” festival held at Gurvansaikhan Mountain
‘Yaks of Saikhan- 2017” festival was held on May 27 at Yoliin am (Yol Gorge) of Gurvan Saikhan Mountains in Khankhongor soum of Umnugobi aimag. Some 1500 domestic and 60 foreign travelers and tourists attended the festival, which has been organized since 2012. Herders of five soums took part in the festival with their 500 yaks, competing in yak race and relay competition. Challenges named after soums, contest of best breed yaks and cows, games and contests, presenting customs related to yak entertained the audience. 
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Philadelphia Orchestra performs in Ulaanbaatar
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the United States of America, the Philadelphia Orchestra visited Mongolia for the first time, performing its concert on June 9 at the State Philharmonic Hall in Ulaanbaatar.
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Friendship Melodies – Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-Mongolia diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar is proud to host members of the Philadelphia Orchestra for a June 1-4, 2017, visit to Mongolia.
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Children’s writer J.Dashdondog nominated for Hans Christian Anderson Award
State Prize Laureate and State Honored Cultural Figure, children’s writer Jamba Dashdondog was included in the 33 nominations of 33 countries for the “Hans Christian Anderson Award” (HCAA), which is dubbed as "Nobel Prize for Children’s Literature”. J.Dashdondog is nominated for this internationally respected award for the second time. From his works, “Gurvan maral” (The three fallow deers), “Ger” (Home), “Yesogchin”, “Khar shuvuunii tsagaan tuukh” (White tale of a black bird) and “Uuduu haysan chuluu” (Karma) are nominated in the HCAA 2018.
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First Cinema Awards, the Oscars of Mongolian cinema hosted
The first Cinema Awards ceremony to award the best works in Mongolian cinema was co-organized by Arts Council of Mongolia and IMAX Cinema on May 19, Friday at the Corporate Hotel & Convention Center.
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Exhibition on Wrathful Deities of Buddhism opens
On the occasion of the 40th International Museum Day, the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum displayed an exhibition “Dogshdiin avral” (literal meaning “Salvation of the wrathful ones”), one of the “Arvan Khangal” (literal meaning Ten Dharmapalas) series of exhibitions.
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Director S.Sansar creates short film about circle of time
A Mongolian short film called “I am…”, directed by Sansar Sangidorj, is taking over the American audience. The film has been shot in the USA. It narrates about a circle of time and cycle of human life by a story of a boy riding a bicycle across playground, his neighborhood, then through busy streets and highways, and finally through blizzards as he grows old.
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Museums present their activities for International Museum Day
The annual International Museum Day is being held today, on May 18 under the theme “Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in Museums” in front of the 'National Museum of Mongolia' in Ulaanbaatar. Created by the XI assembly of the International Council of Museums in Moscow, 1977, the celebration took place for the first time in May 18, 1978 in over 150 countries around the world. Since then, the International Museum Day has become a tradition for the museums of every country to celebrate under certain theme on May 18. As for Mongolia, this day was celebrated for the first time in 2003 and is now facing 14th consecutive year, as of today.
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Mongolian heritage day held at World Bank headquarters
Mongolian Embassy in USA in collaboration with the World Bank organized ‘Mongolian Heritage Day’ cultural event on May 16-17 at the WB Headquarters in Washington, D.C.,
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Mongolian heritage day held at World Bank Headquarters
Mongolian Embassy in USA in collaboration with the World Bank organized ‘Mongolian Heritage Day’ cultural event on May 16-17 at the WB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., US.  The event, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and USA, was attended by representatives from US State Department, US Department of Defense, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Mongolians people residing in the US as well as foreigners who are interested in Mongolia.
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Bogd Khan's Red Palace and its Contested History exhibition to take place
On the occasion of the International Museum Day, the “Bogd Khan Palace Museum” is planning to open an exhibition under the theme “The Bogd Khan’s Red Palace and its Contested History”. The opening ceremony will be held at the Bogd Khan Palace Museum, in the Ceremonial Square in front of the Peace and Happiness Gate on May 18, tomorrow. 
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Morin Khuur Orchestra Performs "Beautiful Country of Mongolia" Concert at the Prague Castle 1 hour
Presidents of Mongolia and the Czech Republic Attend the Mongolian-Czech Business Forum 2 hours
Mongolian Entrepreneurs Tour the Prague Stock Exchange 18 hours
Enkhbayar Tumur-Ulzii: We Are Keen to Strengthen Women's Economic Empowerment 18 hours
Over 100 Mongolian Entrepreneurs to Participate in the Mongolian-Czech Business Forum 19 hours
Chinggis Khaan: From Great Khaan to Venerated National Pride of the Mongols 19 hours
Emergency Task Force Established to Support Households Impacted by Wildfires 19 hours
Six Mongolian Enterprises Participating in FOODEX JAPAN 2025 Exhibition 20 hours
Mongolia Advances 11 Positions in the Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index 20 hours
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 20 hours
President of the Senate of the Czech Republic Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia 22 hours
Presidents of Mongolia and the Czech Republic Hold a Press Briefing 22 hours
Mongolia and the Czech Republic Embark Upon a Comprehensive Partnership 1 day
Presidents of Mongolia and Czechia Hold Official Talks 1 day
President of the Czech Republic Welcomes President of Mongolia 1 day
The latest issue of Mongolia Today Magazine is now available, March 2025 1 day
Open Discussion Held on the Economic Partnership Agreement between Mongolia and the Republic of Korea 1 day
"Turin 2025" Special Olympics Winter Games Begin 1 day
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project Begins 1 day
Grand Master Misheel Wins in Italy 1 day
Czech Scholar Who Traveled 13,000 km Across Mongolia by Car, Steamship, and Plane 1 day
“Museum Days” Continuing Nationwide from March 7-13 1 day
Otgonjargal Davaasuren: Sarah Brightman Is My Everlasting Inspiration 1 day
Ulaanbaatar to Subsidize Heating Systems in Green Zones to Improve Air Quality 2 days
Mongolia Participates for the First Time in Milan Fashion Week 2 days
“Year of the Snake” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market 2 days
This Week in Mongolia 2 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in the Czech Republic for a State Visit 2 days
Baganuur Battery Storage Power Station Supplies 17692.9 Mwh Energy to the Central Grid 3 days
The Golden Statue of Chinggis Khaan Enshrined 5 days
Honorary Ceremony for Mothers with the Order of Maternal Glory Held at the State Palace 5 days
Improving the Legal Framework and Regulations of the Family Law Discussed 5 days
Ambassador Shen Minjuan: Gender Has Never Been a Barrier to Progress 5 days
NBA Star DeMarcus Cousins Arrives in Mongolia 5 days
Museum Open Days Commence 5 days
"Running With Deel" Event Held at the National Garden Park 5 days
Tugsdelger Chinbat: Youth Wants to Contribute to the Green City Development 5 days
President of Mongolia to Pay a State Visit to the Republic of Poland 5 days
Mongol Junior Judokas to Compete in the Antalya Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2025 5 days
“Swan Lake” to Grace the Stage This March 5 days
MME Secures FIFA World Cup’s Broadcasting Rights for Mongolia 5 days
Government to Urgently Submit Draft Law to Ban Online Gambling 5 days
Mongolia’s Special Olympics Team to Compete in Six Sports at Turin 2025 Winter Games 5 days
Construction and Capital Repairs Increased by 14.8 Percent 6 days
Revenue from Natural Resource Utilization Fees Increased 6 days
Experience the Unique Practice of Eagle Hunting 6 days
Digital Human Resources Information System to Be Introduced to Mongolia's Public Service Sector 6 days
Ulaanbaatar City to Implement 145 Projects in Education Sector 6 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Exchanges Views with Japanese Company on Training Mongolian Youth 6 days
Japan to Provide Equipment for Monitoring Air Pollution and Sewerage Management to Mongolia 6 days
President of Mongolia to Pay a State Visit to Czechia 6 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Attends Honorary Reception in Tokyo 6 days
New Road Construction and Upgrades in Ulaanbaatar for 2025 7 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits the Japanese Red Cross Society 7 days
Visit the Mongolian Pavilion at ITB Berlin 2025 8 days
The MongolZ Becomes the National Team of Mongolia 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 9 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia Visits Hiroshima University 10 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: We Are Witnessing a Historic Event, the Solemn Inauguration of the Golden Statue of Chinggis Khaan 10 days
The Golden Statue of Chinggis Khaan Enshrined 10 days
President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Extends Lunar New Year Greetings 11 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Meets Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference 12 days
Concessional Loan Agreement to Finance the “Atar-4” Campaign Signed 12 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Visits Chinese Academy of Personnel Sciences 12 days
"Sakhiusan Dara Ekh," the Smallest Sutra in Mongolia 13 days
Museums' Open Days to Be Held in the First Week of March 13 days
Foreign Minister of Mongolia to Pay an Official Visit to Japan 14 days
Ambassador of Mongolia to Spain Presents Letter of Credence 14 days
Mongolia and China to Deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 14 days
“Chinggis Khaan” International Exhibition to Be Displayed in Prague This March 14 days
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