Especially in Ulaanbaatar it can be said that Mongolians celebrate new year twice. One is according to Gregorian calendar, and the other is according to lunar calendar(Tsagaan sar) . From the time of communism, Mongolians began to celebrate new year (31 December) extensively.
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New year celebration in Mongolia
Taxi & Buses in Mongolia
Taxis are usually the fastest and preferred method of transportation around the city. Taxis also refer to Jeeps and micro buses that can be used to travel around Mongolia. City taxis come in two flavors; metered and un-metered. Metered taxis are generally yellow and look more professional, they all have working meters so that foreigners know how much to pay. Unmetered taxis usually just look like regular cars but can be slightly cheaper than metered cabs.
Taxis are usually the fastest and preferred method of transportation around the city. Taxis also refer to Jeeps and micro buses that can be used to travel around Mongolia. City taxis come in two flavors; metered and un-metered. Metered taxis are generally yellow and look more professional, they all have working meters so that foreigners know how much to pay. Unmetered taxis usually just look like regular cars but can be slightly cheaper than metered cabs.
Tsagaan Sar - Mongolian Lunar New Year
Tsagaan Sar is the Mongolian lunar New Year’s festival. It is often celebrated around the same time as the Chinese New Year. However, Mongolians generally deny any Chinese origin or influence, so the celebration is sometimes referred to as the Mongolian New Year or Asian New Year when translated into English.
The White Moon holiday is celebrated two months after the first new moon following the winter solstice. In 2008, White Moon falls on Feb. 8th. After Naadam, Tsagaan Sar is the second-most important Mongolian holiday. Around the New Year people greet each other by saying “Amar mend uu”, a very formal greeting which one says to one’s elders. Mongolians also visit friends and family on this day and exchange gifts. Readmore…
U.S. group urges cutting off aid to Mongolia citing ‘anti-western’ business practices
Newspaper advertising published in the United States last week calls on the U.S. government to cut off aid to Mongolia unless the Mongolian government acts to “eliminate corruption and protect private property.”
Mining Draft Laws Continue Through Parliament
{mosimage}Parliament last week (April 17) started initial discussions of the draft amendments to the minerals law in a meeting held behind closed doors for “national security reasons.”
Parliament’s Final Pre-Election Sitting Draws President’s Ire
{mosimage}The State Great Hural (Parliament) opened its eighth and last session before the upcoming election this week, under sharp rebuke from President N.Enkhbayar.
Mongolia and Monaco to establish diplomatic relations
{mosimage}It was announced Thursday that Mongolia and Monaco will establish diplomatic relations. According to reports, discussions at the ambassadorial level had been conducted at the United Nations in New York.
Prime Minister S.Bayar to visit the Russian Federation
{mosimage}S.Bayar, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, will visit the Russian Federation on 10-14, April. An official visit would be made at the end of last but it was extended. The Minister S.Bayar’s visit is being observed by many people.
Foreign Minister Oyun completes talks in Beijing
{mosimage}Mongolian Foreign Minister Sanjaasuren Oyun concluded talks this week with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The talks focused on cementing bilateral relations between the countries. China, in recent years, has made no secret of its seeking access to Mongolia’s undeveloped mineral wealth.
Grand Evening of Piano
{mosimage}“A Grand Evening of Piano” is the annual event and last year, Ms
Oyungerel, finalist of the top pianists’ contest, in the name of famous
pianist and composer Gonchigsumlaa, performed with support and accord
of Mr. Bekhbat, the most eminent cellist of Mongolia.
In this year’s Grand Evening, Ms Tsolmon, the most eminent pianist, Ms
Oyungerel and Ms Munguntsetseg, soprano are going to perform classical
works of Rachmaninoff.
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