Written by Ehshig, Visiting Fellow to the Mongolia Institute (2019-2020). Traditional Mongolian costume is very rich both in design and colour. Different regions have their own local designs and characters. While the Halha, Üjümchin, Harchin and Barga dresses have elaborate decoration and ornaments, the Sünid, Dörbed and Chahar costumes are simple in comparison. The regionalContinue reading “Chahar Costume from Central Inner Mongolia”
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Hanggai: Galloping Across the Mongolian Steppe Between Different Worlds of Music
By Dr Gesar (Gaz) Temur Gesar finished his Doctor of Philosophy from the ANU in 2015. He continues as a Visiting Fellow at the ANU Mongolia Institute. Hanggai is a music band from Inner Mongolia, China. The band made their name by playing and singing traditional Mongolian songs with a modern twist. Hanggai’s fame extendsContinue reading “Hanggai: Galloping Across the Mongolian Steppe Between Different Worlds of Music”
Cultural Heritage on the Mongolian Plateau
The festive spirit of the season was interspersed with a touch of Mongolian festivity recently. A photography exhibition was curated by staff from ANU’s Mongolia Institute, in conjunction with a bi-annual Mongolia Update. The exhibition opening and the Mongolia Update was held on two consecutive days, with international delegates from Mongolia and Inner Mongolia attendingContinue reading “Cultural Heritage on the Mongolian Plateau”
ANU Students in Mongolia 2018. Post No. 4 ‘Echoes of Civilisations’
Echoes of Civilisations: Representing Mongolia’s Cultural History By Ruben Seaton Photo: Ruben Seaton. Temples at Erdene Zuu. The open fields surrounding Kharkhorin (or Karakorum) have seen some remarkable moments in human civilization. Spending time at Erdene Zuu monastery and the site of the former capital of the Mongol Empire provided time to think about theContinue reading “ANU Students in Mongolia 2018. Post No. 4 ‘Echoes of Civilisations’”