I choose items that (in my mind) provide an overview as to the issues affecting the country as well as articles that provide an insight into the Mongolian culture.
Here's a brief summary as to what went on in May.
Splendour of Mongolian Soldiers’ awards ceremony held
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Taking place in Chinggis Square (as those of you who have been to Mongolia probably guessed), the winners of the third “Splendour of Mongolian Soldiers” competition were named. The competition is in its third year and is held among military units in Mongolia. The compeitition takes place across two months in two different stages and is designed to showcase the discipline skills (including marching) of the military units.
(Border Protection Unit No.0252, headed by Colonel J.Damdinbazar, won first place and the Colonel was granted an apartment in prize, and the unit soldiers were awarded with training equipment (I think the colonel potentially won the better prize!).
(Border Protection Unit No.0252, headed by Colonel J.Damdinbazar, won first place and the Colonel was granted an apartment in prize, and the unit soldiers were awarded with training equipment (I think the colonel potentially won the better prize!).
UN launches sustainable forest management project
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The project is funded by the Global Environment Fund (GEF), and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) is coordinating the project.
The commission will work with 84 forest co-operatives in Khovsgol, Khentii, Selenge, Bulgan and Darkhan-Uul Aimags. Members of domestic organisations already working on Mongolia's forest protection and conservation will be enrolled in further training aimed towards improved competency of their already existing skills.
The commission will work with 84 forest co-operatives in Khovsgol, Khentii, Selenge, Bulgan and Darkhan-Uul Aimags. Members of domestic organisations already working on Mongolia's forest protection and conservation will be enrolled in further training aimed towards improved competency of their already existing skills.
Ulaanbaatar plants thousands of trees on National Arbour Day
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Ger area home turned into eco-friendly model
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A home in the ger district of UB has been renovated and turned into a model home with environmentally friendly features.
The work was carried out by the group Green Earthworm (love the name!) which was participating in the Zorig Foundation’s Environmental Leadership Program.
The work included creating a footpath made of recycled blocks, bricks and timber from construction waste - with lights laid either side that operate by solar power. Four pine trees and over 30 fruit tree saplings have been planted as well as flower beds. There are rubbish bins for organic waste, recyclable waste, and non-recyclable waste. There is also a composting toilet.
Green Earthworm prepared a short documentary film which shows how the ger district home was renovated. The group also prepared a handbook, explaining how other ger district households can become eco-friendly with economical solutions.
Mongolian art of the 17th century
An exhibition dedicated to the 380th birthday of Zanabazar was held at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts from April 27th through to May 27th. The exhibition presented over 200 artifacts that were found at the Saridag Monastery in Erdenet soum of Tuv Province.
The construction of the monastery began in 1654 at the request of Zanabazar. It was part destroyed during the Communist political purges and official excavation of the site only began in 2013 under the
'Mongolian Towns of the 17th Century Project'. The research team conducting the excavation from 2013 to 2014 discovered thousands of artefacts including clay sculptures of gods, building decorations, helmets, swords, flint guns, gold, silver, and precious stones.
The construction of the monastery began in 1654 at the request of Zanabazar. It was part destroyed during the Communist political purges and official excavation of the site only began in 2013 under the
'Mongolian Towns of the 17th Century Project'. The research team conducting the excavation from 2013 to 2014 discovered thousands of artefacts including clay sculptures of gods, building decorations, helmets, swords, flint guns, gold, silver, and precious stones.
