ORGANIZATION FOR THE STUDY OF DIASPORA MONGOLS
Tuesday, 23rd October 2012MONGOLIA TODAY magazine 2010.10
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The researchers of “Organization for the Study of Diaspora Mongols” go on research trips to remnants of Mongols, in the former Mongolian Empire territory. They record and document Diaspora Mongols’ arrival to their respective location, their living and social conditions, religion and education and also how the language and customs are preserved. The researchers compare, the studies and conclusions of historians, and Mongolists of different generations, to the oral traditions of the people in question, and present their work in the form of documentary episodes.
In the past 8years, ‘Organization for the study of Diaspora Mongols’ had presented 15 episodes of documentary series. These series were broadcasted on MNB, Education TV, TV 5 and through MONTSAME agency. The episodes focus on Mongols and Mongolian relics, cities and historical sites in connection with Mongolian history, in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and China.
The President of Mongolia, Ts. Elbegdorj met with the representatives of ‘Organization for the study of Diaspora Mongols’ in April, 23, 2010. Mr. President commended the significance of the documentary episodes, as being made in positive esteem of our history, and highly informative and expressed his support.
Consecutively, exhibition of photographs ‘FOR ALL WHO HAVE A HEART FOR MONGOLS’, was officially entitled the support of the President of Mongolia. The exhibition was launched in the Big hall of Mongolian Art Gallery in July, 6-10, 2010
There were 120 photographs, selected from 30 thousand photographs taken during past 7 years of research trips. Photo displays included ethnically Mongolian people groups in different countries, relics, monuments, and towns and cities, which have connection with the history of Mongolian Empire period.
Shown at the opening ceremony were brief introductory of the documentary episodes, ‘Great Mongol Queens’ collection of Mongol Costumes Co.ltd, performance by ‘Melody’, traditional musical group, the particular surprise which enthused the guests present was the greeting from Haixi Mongols, who came from the Tibetan Plateu, China.
The honourable guests were D.Battulga, Head of the Office of the President of Mongolia, A. Ganbaatar, Public Relations and Public Policy Advisor to the President of Mongolia, Ch. Ganbold, Chairman of the board of XacBank, M. Bold Executive director of XacBank, G. Batsukh, Chairman of the board directors of Oyu Tolgoi LLC, L.Gantumur, Vice President of MCS Group, Ts. Bayaraa, Director of public relations department of MCS Group, B. Enkhtuvshin, President of Academy of Sciences, Directors of Institutions of Academy of Sciences, Scholars and professors, Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary ambassadors to Mongolia H.E Jonathan Addleton, USA, H.E. Jean-Paul Dumont, France, H.E. Chung Il , South Korea, H.E. Satbir Singh, India, H.E Asim Arar, Turkey and leaders of International organizations, representatives of respective organizations totaling 220 guests.
The key sponsors of the Exhibition RightBank XacBank, Socially responsible MCS group, Supporter of cultural heritage Oyu Tolgoi LLC, availed the opportunity to exhibit photograph displays with professional quality, and free of charge admission to public.
Co-organizers of the Exhibition were, Office of the President of Mongolia, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Institute of history, Education TV, Ulaanbaatar University, Mongol Costumes Co.ltd, Delhiin Sonor Co.ltd, and Mongolian National Broadcaster..
Later, ‘Organization for the Study of Diaspora Mongols’ was invited to participate and exhibit their photo exhibition at the 4th Convention of the ‘World Mongolian Convention’ in Russia in July, 14-17, 2010.
Of the 700 participants and guests from 10 countries during the convention, President of Mongolia Ts. Elbegdorj, President of Republic of Buriyatia V.V Nagovits and officials were among the dignitaries at the Exhibition.
At present researchers of “Organization for the Study of Diaspora Mongols” extending their research of Diaspora Mongols in other countries, and implementing Project with another 15 episodes, “ТАSАМ” in 2010-2012.