During the Democratic transition in Mongolia in 1990, procedures to adopt a new constitution began. The Constitution Day Law, which was voted for in two national elections, reviewed by State Baga Khural four times, and the People's Great Khural of the Republic of Mongolia, was adopted on January 14, 1992, and was declared to be marked annually on January 13th.
Today is the 23rd anniversary of Constitution Day. To honor the celebration, a virtual tour of the Government House is now available online at www.tour.parliament.mn.
The Mongolian and English virtual tour of the Government House will allow visitors to explore the Plenary Session Meeting Hall of Parliament, other halls of the Government House, historical exhibits, the Speaker's office, and portraits of all past Speakers of the Parliament.
In order to promote lawmaking based on research and analysis, an award named after prominent political and social figure, Labor Hero of Mongolia, State Merit Lawyer and Constitution author, Professor. B.Chimid, has been created by parliament to reward researchers and scholars who have done valuable work in parliamentary legislation, the study of parliament, and constitutional legislation.
The award named after B.Chimid will be presented today in the State Ceremonial Hall.
There will also be ceremony paying respect to the monument of Great Chinggis Khaan, and a National Wrestling Tournament at the Wrestling Palace today.