Maureen Huur, opera and throat singing: Days of Mongolian Culture are held in Belarus

Within the framework of the visit of the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the Days of Mongolian Culture were held in the Republic of Belarus for the first time. The delegation led by the Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia Zhukovin Aldarzhavkhlan presented the best examples of national culture, both folk and academic.

The Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus hosted a concert of the Bolshoi Theatre of National Arts of Mongolia "Beautiful Mongolia", the audience was also impressed by the photo exhibition and exhibition of morin huura - Mongolian violin, an authentic folk instrument.

Belarusian Culture Minister Marat Markov stressed:

- I will not hide it, I am very glad and sincere that today the Head of State outlined a very important idea during the meeting held at the Independence Palace. Today we have the first step – the Days of Mongolian Culture in the Republic of Belarus. The Head of State agreed that next year, 2027, the Republic of Belarus will present its art in Mongolia, and Mongolia will again present its art in the Republic of Belarus, and these will be cultural exchange days dedicated to the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. It will really be a wonderful event. The head of state, visiting Mongolia in 2024, expressed the idea that this really indelible impression came from Mongolia. And I sincerely hope that the art that our Mongolian friends will present on this stage today will leave the same indelible impression on our audience, you, dear Belarusians. I very much hope that these will not be the last impressions that our Mongolian friends will give in the future.

- I would like to note with pleasure that cooperation between our two countries in the field of culture has expanded in recent years. Within the framework of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Belarus Mr. Alexander Lukashenko to Mongolia in 2024, a roadmap for cooperation was confirmed. This document laid the foundation for enlightening cooperation in the field of culture, sports and tourism between our two countries.

Minsk is a beautiful, calm and cozy city. I am sincerely grateful to you for the warm welcome and hospitality, and wish you forever to preserve the peace, well-being and beauty of your wonderful country and this beautiful city. I am confident that such cultural days are of particular importance for the further development of friendly relations between Mongolia and Belarus.

The Belarusian audience was presented by the State National Ensemble of Traditional Music of Mongolia under the direction of the chief conductor of the Bolshoi Theater of National Arts Erdenebataar Munkhbayar, the dance troupe of the Bolshoi Theater of National Arts, the Ensemble of Original Mongolian Art, soloists of the national opera Unushikhbayar Uyang and Bayarsaikhan Batjargal, master of folk vocal and throat singing. The morin huura quartet, which performed the hit of the ensemble “Songs” “Kosil Yas stable” on traditional Mongolian instruments, was not the only one to break the ovation – each number caused genuine enthusiasm of the public. And the popular pop song “Belarus is strong” together with the star Mongolian singer Surenjav Naran sang the whole hall. Belarusians were introduced to folk songs and dances of nomads, as well as to the works of the modern Mongolian school of composers.

In 2027, Belarusians will be more familiar with Mongolian opera and ballet, as well as national art. Adviser to the President of Mongolia on Culture and Religion Boldin Sargalen noted:

- I am very glad that our first visit, the first cultural event, is being held at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Belarus. I think we are opening a new path, a new era of cultural relations and cooperation. Culture and art are the most beautiful, the most understandable and at the same time the most unique, the most human bridge between the two peoples to understand, respect and cherish each other. The world is not so happy - there is war and grief. But there's joy! Art and culture are the most important pillars to support each other and preserve peace.