Mongol Heritage Foundation's 7th Annual NYC Tsagaan Sar Celebration
On Saturday, March 10, 2018 the Mongol Heritage Foundation partnered with the Brooklyn Borough to hold the 7th Annual Tsagaan Sar celebration at the Brooklyn Borough Hall. Hazara, Buryat, Kalmyk, Tuvan, Mongolian, and Southern Mongolian Mongols from NYC gathered to build a traditional ger in the rotunda of the hall, and were treated to performances of traditional Mongolian song and dance in celebration of the Mongolian lunar new year.
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Making Mongolian Ger Dwellings More Energy-Efficient
Mongolia's harsh winter conditions combined with the method of burning wood and unrefined coal to warm a Mongol ger has contributed to making Ulaanbaatar one of the most polluted cities in the world. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working with a Mongolian non-profit organization called GerHub to study ger thermal behavior and identify ways to improve its energy performance.
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How Mongolia Went Wild for Opera
A journalist describes her experience traveling around Mongolia to get a greater understanding of why Mongolians such as Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar have been winning so many accolades in recent years in the world of opera.
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Kalmyk Musical Performance of the Buddha’s Life Presented in Tuva and Buryatia
A musical performance titled I Am Buddha was performed by the B. Basangov Kalmyk State Theater of Drama in the Republic of Tuva and the Republic of Buryatia this past month of April. The performance was authored by Hongor Elbikov, minister of culture and tourism for the Republic of Kalmykia and was intended to foster a greater understanding of Buddhism.
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Meet Me in Mongolia: How Aging Aircraft May Dictate Kim-Trump Venue
Several possible locations for the potential submit meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un. Among them is Mongolia.
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"Toonot": A Collaboration of Mongol Hip Hop Artists
The following is a recent music video collaboration between artists from across Mongolia, Tuva, Buryatia, and Southern Mongolia. Please enjoy!