Mongolia was in party mode yesterday as it celebrated
Chinggis Khaan's birthday.
The date changes each year depending on the lunar calendar. This year, his big day fell on the 24th. His birthday also marks the first day of winter. Boots on!
People headed to Chinggis Square (formerly known as Sukhbaatar Square) for the flag-raising ceremony, to honor the Man of the Millennium. After that, convoys of cars rushed to Tsonjin boldog, where his enormous statue is, for the Chinggis Festival, under the auspices of Genco Tours.
The festival was graced by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ts. Oyungerel.
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| Left: Enkhbayar Sanjaasuren, CEO, Tugs Nud (Exquisite Eye) Entertainment, capturing everything on video and photographs. Right: Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ts. Oyungerel wearing a beautiful light green-blue-red scarf admiring the artwork. |
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| Left: Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ts. Oyungerel autographing my friend's book on Chinggis's life Right: O. Erdenetsogt smiling as the Minister signs his book |
The festivities opened with a concert from one of my favorite bands, the Khusugtan Ethnic Band.
Scientists showed a PowerPoint on their search for Chinggis Khaan's tomb, something that has been going on for years. It was one very interesting presentation, with maps, photographs and artefacts. In my opinion, Chinggis Khaan's tomb should be left alone. I don't wish it to be found. Imagine the desecration.
Chinggis Khaan's presence completed the celebrations on the occasion of his 852nd birthday anniversary. His wife Borte was there too.
At lunch time, I joined my friends for a meal and guess who was seated in front of me?
Chinggis Khaan!
He was taking selfies with his iPhone. Oh well...it's the 21st Century.
Chinggis Khaan is allowed some form of fun.
HAPPY 852nd BIRTHDAY
TO THE GREAT CHINGGIS KHAAN!!!!!
Photography by: Greca Durant
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