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Mongolian Anklebone Games - Shagai
Shagai (anklebone) refers to the astragalus of the ankle of a sheep or goat. The bones are collected and used for traditional games...
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Apr 23, 20202 min read
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Travel Tip #1
ou never know when you will need it and it has many uses during your travel, whether its at the beach, on a picnic or even the Gobi desert.
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Apr 21, 20201 min read
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Why is cashmere more expensive than other kinds of wool?
The name cashmere comes from an old spelling of Kashmir, the region where its production and trade originated, possibly as early as the...
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Apr 21, 20202 min read
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Bactrian camel gives birth to twin colts
On April the 9th, 2020 twin colts are born in Jargalant soum, Khovd aimag, Mongolia. Mongolians, the population of nomadic herders, were...
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Apr 14, 20201 min read
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The Mongolian Ger
A traditional ger (Mongolian) is a portable, round tent covered with skins or felt and used as a dwelling by several distinct nomadic...
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Apr 13, 20202 min read
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The Mongolian Morin Khuur /Horsehead Fiddle/
The morin khuur, also known as the horsehead fiddle, is a traditional Mongolian bowed stringed instrument. It is one of the most...
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Apr 8, 20203 min read
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Snuff Bottle /Khoorog/
Snuff bottles were used by the Chinese, Mongolians during the Qing Dynasty to contain powdered tobacco. Smoking tobacco was illegal...
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Apr 7, 20201 min read
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Latest Update on COVID-19 in Mongolia: 266 Mongolians evacuated from Japan
A chartered plane carrying 266 Mongolian nationals today landed at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport. There were 14 infants, more...
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Apr 6, 20201 min read
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Joint efforts to enhance economic relations with China amid COVID-19 pandemic discussed
On April 1, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar and Minister of Road and Transport B.Enkh-Amgalan held a meeting with Ambassador...
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Apr 3, 20201 min read
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MONGOLIAN GROUND JAY (PODOCES HENDERSONI)
Locals call the Mongolian ground jay “Gobi Magpie”. It is also known as Khulan Joroo. The Mongolian ground jay is considered a rare...
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Mar 31, 20201 min read
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Saker Falcon (FALCO CHERRUG)
The saker falcon is a big, strong, ferocious bird of prey with big feet. Saker females are markedly larger than males; females typically...
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Mar 31, 20202 min read
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Golden Eagles and Eagle Hunting
Mankind has been fascinated by the golden eagle as early as the beginning of recorded history. Most early-recorded cultures regarded the...
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Mar 31, 20202 min read
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The Coronavirus pandemic and the new world it is creating
The COVID-19 crisis is not a war but it is ‘war-like’ in that it requires the mobilisation and direction of resources at unprecedented...
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Mar 31, 20204 min read
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Latest Update on COVID - 19 Situation in Mongolia
The first imported case of novel coronavirus has been recorded in Mongolia on March 9. As of today, there are 12 confirmed cases in...
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Mar 30, 20203 min read
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Covid-19 update of Mongolia: Quarantine has been postponed
As of today, there are a total of 11 confirmed cases of "Covid-19" in Mongolia. The Mongolian Emergency Office ruled to postpone...
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Mar 27, 20201 min read
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The Hu sends a message
Mongolian rock phenom The Hu is stranded in Australia after their home country suspended travel to and from outside countries. The band...
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Mar 24, 20202 min read
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Covid 2019 coronavirus update in Mongolia - happy news
Mongolian Emergency office reports a positive health condition for a French citizen, 57, and Mongolians who came from Italy, France, and...
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Mar 23, 20201 min read
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A Mongolian astronaut flew into space 39 years ago
39 years ago on the 22nd of March, 1981 Mongolian astronaut flew into space and was recorded as the lucky 101st. His name is Gurragchaa...
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Mar 23, 20201 min read
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The Curious Case of Mongolia’s Missing Dinosaur Fossil and How It Made Its Way Home
Desolate and beautiful, southern Mongolia’s Gobi Desert is a vast, treeless expanse, with few permanent settlements and even fewer paved...
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Mar 20, 20208 min read
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Mongolia Announces 3 New COVID-19 Cases, Totaling 4: How They Got Coronavirus Precautions Right
How is it that Mongolia, a land that borders China and one of the likeliest to be a country where the disease would spread quickly and...
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Mar 20, 20206 min read
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