“Chinggis Khaan: His Legacy & Indian Culture” conference commences

Art & Culture
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2016-09-29 16:49:10

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The scientific conference themed “Chinggis Khaan: His Legacy and Indian Culture” opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 29. Opening remarks were given by Deputy Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh and President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations Lokesh Chandra.

They both highlighted the start of people-to-people rcontacts between Mongolia and India dates back to the 13th century, and the national and international scholars have been adding different tones to the historical evidences about Chinggis Khaan with their researches from considerably distinct angles.

Presentations themed “Coins inspired by Chinggis Khaan throughout the world”, “Traditional image of Chinggis Khaan", 'Chinggis Khaan and modern Mongolian Identity”, “Contemporary Political Culture of Mongolia” and “Offering and Legacy of Chinggis Khaan” were discussed at today’s session.

In its scope, the Union of Mongolian Artists are hosting at its gallery an exhibition ahead of the scientific conference.