"Mongolian Cultural Night-2023" Event Organized in Stockholm
Art & CultureUlaanbaatar, May 4, 2023 /MONTSAME/ . On April 22, 2023, the Embassy of Mongolia in the Kingdom of
Sweden, in collaboration with several non-governmental organizations, such as
the Association of Mongolians in Sweden, the Ambassador of Culture of Mongolia,
Mongolian initiatives, associations, language and culture centers, successfully
organized the "Mongolian Cultural Night-2023" event in Stockholm.
This event, was
held as part of the "Stockholm Cultural Night" initiative, an annual
event organized by Stockholm City Hall to promote the tangible and intangible
cultural heritage, history, and traditions of Mongolia to the citizens of the
city, and to disseminate it to the next generation of Mongolians living in
Sweden.
During the event which was organized for the second year, attendees were introduced to the "Years to Visit Mongolia" program, as well as traditional Mongolian dairy products and milk tea. The event also featured demonstrations of nomadic culture, national ankle archery, folk art performances, Mongolian national costumes, and dances to engage the interested crowd. Additionally, a Mongolian puzzle game was organized in the library of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in central Stockholm, where attendees listened to the long songs of People's Artist (Ardiin Jujigchin) N. Norovbanzad and viewed 13 exhibits of Mongolian calligraphy, as well as tangible and intangible cultural heritage registered with UNESCO.
The event served as a platform to showcase the cultural wonders of Mongolia, promote intercultural exchange, and strengthen the ties between Mongolia and Sweden.