Ulaanbaatar
AR Technology: Mother Language and Oral Tradition
Art & Culture
Ulaanbaatar, August 26, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Mongolian Art Gallery showcased the “Mother Language, Oral Tradition, and Its Expressions” station at the “Nomads” World Cultural Festival for the second consecutive year, bringing mother languages and oral traditions to life through AR /Augmented Reality/ technology.
Expressions of mother language and oral tradition encompass 49 distinct forms. These include the Mongol script, calligraphy, Cyrillic, Tod, Soyombo scripts, as well as cultural forms such as Yeruul (“blessing”), Magtaal (“praise”), Avga (“paternal”), Nagats (“maternal”), Uye Udam (“generation”), and Tavan Hoshuu Mal (five types of livestock). Collectively, these are regarded as the “houses” of language and oral tradition.
The Mongolian Art Gallery has been integrating AR technology into its exhibitions, offering audiences a dynamic and immersive experience since 2001. Through AR, rare and valuable artworks are brought to life, animated, accompanied by music, and transformed into interactive displays. Educational art programs are also delivered in engaging formats that captivate visitors of all ages. Presenting these works vividly and compellingly through AR plays a vital role in transmitting, sharing, and preserving Mongolia’s intangible cultural heritage in the age of advanced technology.
Traditional paintings often used to go unnoticed by audiences, who tended to overlook their deeper meanings. However, with the introduction of AR technology, it’s now possible to capture attention within just 1-3 seconds, making artworks feel more vibrant and alive. Looking ahead, AR Mongolia, also known as ‘Argun', plans to develop interactive educational cards designed for children and young people. These cards will help users identify the age and gender of animals, blending cultural knowledge with modern technology in a fun and accessible way.
