NEWS - culture
All the latest cultural news for Mongolia, includes news relating to gallery openings, government actions and upcoming Mongolian artists.
Long song competition held in Mongolia
Posted: August 17, 2011 on: cultureThe first Mongolian “long song” contest was held last weekend in Khui Doloon Khudag. More than 80 people between the ages of 11 and 81 took part in the competition.
A showdown over traditional throat singing divides China and Mongolia
Posted: August 10, 2011 on: cultureFor nearly two decades, Odsuren Baatar, a master of Mongolian throat singing, has been visiting China to teach his craft — making the human voice soar, quiver and drone, its pitches in eerie unison like a bagpipe.
Painting on silk exhibition on August 9 in Mongolia
Posted: August 5, 2011 on: cultureThe first group of students at the Fine Arts Institute of Mongolia to graduate in painting on silk will hold an exhibition of their work.
Naadam begins in Mongolia
Posted: July 8, 2011 on: cultureNaadam begins today and this year the people will also be celebrating 2220th anniversary of the first Khunnu State.
Khusugtun band to perform throat songs in Mongolia
Posted: July 4, 2011 on: cultureKhusugtun band of the National Song and Dance Ensemble will produce a performance of “throat song” at the Cultural Palace of Confederation of Trade Unions on July 9. Shuren LLC is sponsoring the performance.
Art House Center in Mongolia for antiques inaugurated
Posted: May 25, 2011 on: cultureNoted antiques collector A.Ayurzana inaugurated an Art House Center on May 20
Pop performance of morin khuur and jazz orchestra tomorrow
Posted: May 12, 2011 on: cultureThe jazz orchestra of Bayan Mongol Ensemble and the Morin Khuur Ensemble of the State Philharmonic will jointly present a pop performance
CLASSIC ART-2" NAT'L PROGRAMME IN MONGOLIA APPROVED
Posted: May 12, 2011 on: cultureA “Classic art-2” national programme was approved by the cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday.
MONGOLIAN AND S.KOREAN MUSEUMS ARE TO COOPERATE
Posted: May 9, 2011 on: cultureThe representatives headed by a rector of National science museum of South Korea, Lee Sang Hi visited Mongolia May 5-9 at invitation of Mongolia's Presidential office.
Exhibition of art from Dorngobi opens
Posted: May 7, 2011 on: cultureAn exhibition of art works and handicraft items from Dornogobi aimag is open at the UMA gallery at 10 am.
New center to train Morin Khuur players in Mongolia
Posted: April 27, 2011 on: cultureHonored Morin Khuur player P.Temuujin and his brother P.Munkhjin have recently opened a training center for morin khuur players and singers of throat songs and long songs, calling it Urlakhuin Tankhim.
MONGOLIAN DAY AND "HORSE BOY" MOVIE IN UN
Posted: April 21, 2011 on: cultureIn frames of Mongolia's joining the UN, a “Horse boy” documentary was snown in the USA April 18.
Solo violin performance on April 26 in Mongolia
Posted: April 19, 2011 on: cultureViolinist D.Gereltuya will give a solo performance at the State Theater of Opera and Ballet on April 26.
Film made on life of B. Gansukh, who once stole MNT 90 million
Posted: April 18, 2011 on: cultureB.Gansukh was a sensation in 1992 when he misled President P.Ochirbat and the then President of Mongol Bank into allowing him to steal MNT90 million of public money.
Aida on April 30 will have Russian conductor
Posted: April 12, 2011 on: cultureThe production of Verdi’s Aida at the State Theater of Opera and Ballet on April 30 will have A.P.Chepurnoi of Russian conducting the music.
MONASTERY GETS PROTECTION IN MONGOLIA
Posted: April 7, 2011 on: cultureBy this aims are pursued to elaborate a management plan as a preparation for being registered at the World heritage, to repair and protect the monastery and its surroundings.
Solo Night on April 8
Posted: March 25, 2011 on: cultureBayan Mongol Ensemble of the State Philharmonic will perform Solo Night for jazz music lovers on April 8.
President takes part in Nau Roz celebrations
Posted: March 24, 2011 on: culturePresident Ts.Elbegdorj took part in a Nau Roz celebration in Ulaanbaatar yesterday.
