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Winter festivals in Mongolia in February

With the weather set to be stable next month, we’ve compiled information on local, national, and international festivals you can visit over the weekend in Mongolia.

Mongolian wrestler presents gers to two families

Two families from Baruun-Urt soum of Sukhbaatar have received a gift from Mongolian traditional wrestler Sh.Mungunbaatar. On the occasion of International Children’s Day, he has presented gers, also known as yurts, which are the traditional round-shaped dwellings, to two families

Russia’s Deputy PM visits Mongolia

The Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation visited in Mongolia on 28-30 May. Yesterday, Mongolian President Kh.Battulga received Mr. Alexey Gordeyev, who is also Co-Chairman of the Mongolia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission.

President Kh.Battulga spoke about his discussion with President

‘Mongolian Soldiers for Peace’ Memorial Complex

Mongolian Soldiers for Peace’ Memorial Complex will be constructed in National Garden Park in Ulaanbaatar city for honouring and promoting the contribution of Mongolian peacekeepers to world stability and peace.

The foundation-laying ceremony was held on the occasion of the International

“The Medicine Buddha” a documentary about a Mongolian monk

The leader of the Buddhist faith in Mongolia, Khamba Lama Natsagdorj, will be in London to attend the premiere of a documentary about his life, entitled “The Medicine Buddha”, on 31st May. Narrated by Sir Ben Kingsley (Schindler’s List, Gandhi)

Black Ice Cream – is it safe?

The Metropolitan Professional Inspection Department has destroyed over three tonnes of black ice cream due to “possible health risks” from the presence of bacteria taken in a random sample. In addition, a further two tonnes of the product, imported to

Mongolia’s Democratic Party holds anti-government demonstration

Earlier today (30 May), the Democratic Party of Mongolia organised a demonstration on Ulaanbaatar’s Sukhbaatar Square against the government. S.Erdene, leader of the DP said at a press conference on 22 May that: ‘there is currently no political opposition movement

‘Mad Nomad’ exhibition in UB

Entitled ‘Mad Nomad’, the first ever youth culture art exhibition will open at the Sengeragi Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar on 31 May, to mark the occasion of International Children’s Day. Young artist will showcase their unique works inspired by illustration,

Summer snow falls in Khuvsgul Province

There are no climate change deniers in Mongolia these days! It may be summer, but snow was falling in Khuvsgul, the northernmost province of Mongolia at the weekend. Livestock in the Khatgal Soum of the province was unable to graze

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