What is a Mongolian deel? A deel is a long garment central to Mongolian traditional dress. It usually closes with one front panel crossing over the other, fastens toward the wearer’s right side, and is worn with a sash or belt. A high collar, long sleeves and a loose body are common features, although the […]
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What is a Morin Khuur? History, Sound and Cultural Meaning
What is a morin khuur? The morin khuur is a two-stringed bowed instrument from Mongolia. Its Mongolian name, “морин хуур”, is commonly translated as “horse-head fiddle” because the top of the neck is usually carved in the form of a horse’s head. It is widely regarded as Mongolia’s emblematic national instrument, but its importance reaches […]
What is Yak Wool?
Yaks are a unique type of traditional Mongolian livestock that can survive and thrive in the harsh climatic conditions of the high mountain regions and in grazing. The advantage of the Mongolian yak is that it does not negatively affect the carrying capacity of pastures because it prefers pastures with rocky slopes and crevices, and […]
10 Interesting Facts About Mongolia
In 1924, Mongolia became the second communist country in the world when it was renamed as Mongolian People’s Republic. 2. The biggest Equestrian statue of Genghis Khan is located in Tsonjin Boldog, Mongolia. 3. In 1778, sacred Bogd Khan Mountain was declared as strictly protected area, making it as the first and oldest National park […]
The Pride of Mongolian Morin Khuur Orchestra
February 15, 2024 Mongolian Morin Khuur Ensemble has expanded into the Morin Khuur Orchestra. On February 01, President of Mongolia Ukhnaa Khurelsukh issued a Decree on Treasuring and Promoting Morin Khuur, the traditional Mongolian musical instrument-Horse-Head Fiddle. Also, the President encouraged every Mongolian family to contribute to preserving our traditional art and heritage by learning […]
Resettlement of Mongolian Capital City
Tusheet Khan Gombodorj’s son Zanabazar was honored as the first Bogd Jivzundamba khutugt in 1639 and he founded the current capital city Urgoo, at Burd soum of Uvurkhangai aimag. After moving 29 times along the valleys of the Orkhon, Tamir, and Tuul rivers, our capital settled in its current location in 1778 and was named […]
Mongolian Top 10 Wrestlers of All Time
1. Tuvshinbayar Naidan Mongolia’s first Olympic champion (2008), first double medalist, judoka, and Honored Athlete (2008) Naidangiin Tuvshinbayar was born on June 1, 1984, in Saikhan soum, Bulgan aimag. He is a judoka who won the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, the bronze medal at the 2017 […]
Mongolian’s 10 Favorite Food
Tsuivan One of the most popular dish made of noodle meat and vegetable. 2. Khorkhog It is a Mongolian barbeque dish. The dish includes steamed meat pieces along with hot stones in container. It is suitable to be eaten in summer. 3. Boiled Meat Pieces You know Mongolians like to eat meat. Meat is a […]
Top 10 Historical Events That Mongolians are Grateful For
1. The National Liberation Revolution The National Liberation Revolution of 1911, which ended the 200-year rule of the Manchu Qing Dynasty in Mongolia, restored the Mongolian state, and marked the beginning of the Mongolian people’s revival. It is a special event in the history of the Mongolian people with ancient traditions of statehood, and a […]