In the Middle Ages, a pattern called Tavan Nuden (means Five Eyes) could only be used by people with Mongols royal blood, of which, the descendants of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan. No one, even highly rank state men, had the right to use this privileged symbol. During the times of the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), which was […]
From immemorial times, the Mongols have had a tradition to hold a festival in the summer called Naadam. According to Chinese chronicles dating back to the 2nd century BC, it was written that the Huns, the ancestors of the Mongols had being spent a great holiday with wrestling, horse racing and archery in the summers. […]
Without a doubt, one of the most exotic and colorful boots in the world is Mongolian gutals. The main feature of the Mongolian boots is their unusual shape with upturned toes and various ornaments, which are so different from modern and western shoes. Mongolian gutals may seem crockery, bulky and uncomfortable for younger generation or […]
The Ger is a round shaped, portable dwelling that has been used, ever since ancestors of the Mongols learned how to make felt during the Bronze Age more than three thousand years ago. It is written in a Chinese chronicle dated in 629 BC that the Mongol tribes before the period of Huns had been […]
In 1204, Chinggis (Genghis) khan declared Mongolian classical script as an official alphabet for newly established empire of Mongolian tribes. Mongolian script is the only alphabet in the world that is written vertically. At the end of the first millennium AD (VIII-IX centuries) ancient Uyghurs and Mongols adopted their vertical scripts from the Sogdian alphabet, […]
The 90th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 2017 and took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This year’s Oscar night was held on March 4, 2018, rather than its usual late-February date to avoid conflicting with the 2018 […]
A deel – Mongolian traditional costume, has been on the attention of foreigners’ even from the ancient times, well known for its, exotic and colorful design. “It is amazing that this nation has invented an outfit that fits all type of seasons and climate, well thought of the personal needs and used in many different […]
Ever since I bought and started listening to Jantsannorov’s CD back in college, I was drawn to the sound of the Morin Khuur. Though I loved listening to the melodies, I had never dreamed of learning to play the instrument by myself. There is too long a story behind what made me want to learn […]
Researchers say that world speaks 3000 different languages, which of only 13 are spoken among large populations over 50 millions. Mongolian language and writings, however being used in small populations, has created very specific characteristics including numerous different scripts and characters representing particular ethnic groups and their dialects. This language has been mastered through its […]
Even though, there were ideological issues portrayed in movies made during the socialist system, subjects such as customs and humanity were addressed more frequently. Scenes and conversations in those movies were not artificial; well-planned, meaningful conversations, combined with powerful compositions from famous composers all created a wonderful warm feeling inside you. Maybe that’s why every […]