Travelling in Mongolia often involves in a long journey. Music could be sole company for those traversing great steppes and rolling hills of this vast country. This is a story about music genres in Mongolian which is popular folk music (literally popular short song or zohioliin duu). For years, we are running tours across the…
For those who are visiting Ulaanbaatar, we are providing a concise introduction of “Museums in Ulaanbaatar” or knows as UB in short. You can choose the museum that you would like to explore during your tours with us whilst you are in UB. FOR YOUR CURIOSITY. Historic, cultural, ethnic, scientific, and natural valuables of this…
In the rapidly urbanizing society of Ulaanbaatar City there are several art galleries – both private and government-supported – that represent the modernization as well as the conservation of the traditional folk art of Mongolia. How does anything get better than a tasty mixture of eccentric nomadic culture, rich history with a sprinkle of modern-day…
Chinggis is known to the world as conqueror of empires. Chinggis Khan is not a name, but title meaning “universal ruler”. From a tough childhood, starvation and suffering, he turned out to become one of the most successful generals in war history. He enabled the Mongols to forge the largest empire in history. He is…
Erdene Zuu was the first Buddhist monastery to be built in Khalkh Mongolia. The monastery was founded by Avtai Sain Khan, a descendant of Chinggis Khaan.
Siberian Huskies were hauling and barking as we approached. Each sleigh was dragged by 8 dogs and a driver stood behind a sleigh and other person sat on the sleigh.
I would like to introduce Mongolia’s fascinating intangible heritage of over tone singing, its origin, types, artists who perform such wonderful vocal performances. You will also find out possibilities of taking classes on overtone singing and a brief introduction about ethnic bands in Mongolia. As a visitor, what you should look for Mongolia’s music? Although…
What to know about two-humped Bactrian Camel? What is interesting about Bactrian Camel? Mongolia is home to the largest number of two-humped Bactrian camels in the World. Both the domestic Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) and Wild Bactrian Camel (Camelus ferus) or Havtgai spread across the southern part of Mongolia, specifically in the Gobi Desert. The…
Traditional wrestling is a national sport in Mongolia in which no age, weight and time limit applied. Throughout its 2500 year history, Mongolian wrestling evolved enormously and took its present shape. Wrestlers in colourful wrestling outfits compete in open-air stadium or outdoors. Before and after a wrestling round, wrestlers perform a falcon dance as way…
Why there are so many Naadam Festivals in Mongolia? Which one should you attend as a visitor? Well, Naadam literally means playing game. As it gets “festival” in the end, it can be various sizes and significance. Each administrative region in Mongolia celebrates Naadam Festival after or before the State Naadam Festival (11-13 July). This year,…