‘Beautiful Country Mongolia’ Concert Held for the First Time in Astana
Art & Culture
Ulaanbaatar, April 23, 2026 /MONTSAME/. During the State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to Kazakhstan, artists from the Mongolian Grand Theatre of National Arts and the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet presented the “Beautiful Country Mongolia” concert for the first time in Astana. The performance took place on the stage of the Kalybek Kuanyshbayev Kazakh National Musical and Drama Theatre.
The concert was opened by Mongolia’s Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, Aldarjavkhlan Jukov, and Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture and Information, Aida Balayeva. They highlighted ongoing efforts to expand cultural and humanitarian cooperation and to promote, preserve, and study shared heritage, history, and traditions through cultural exchange.
The artists performed outstanding works from various forms of traditional Mongolian art, including the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle) and Khoomei (throat singing), both inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For example, they presented urtiin duu (long songs) and bogino duu (short songs) as well as traditional dances and works reflecting Chinggis Khaan, Mongolia’s history, ethnic diversity, and festive culture. Singer Misheel I. also performed the famous Kazakh song “Song About Mother.”
During the
event, exhibitions were also presented, including “Beautiful Country Mongolia”
photography and morin khuur exhibition showcasing nomadic life, culture,
and traditions. An art exhibition titled “Great Khaans” featured portraits of Chinggis
Khaan, Zuchi, and Subeedei.
