MONGOLIAN ART EXHIBITION RUNS IN TORONTO

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Canada-Mongolia Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Mongolian- Canadian Association and Aligali.co successfully organized a Mongolian Art Exhibition on this September 25- 26 in Toronto, Canada. The event aimed to contribute to the cultural exchange between the two countries and to introduce Mongolian art and culture to the Canadian scene. The exhibition featured sculptures, paintings and calligraphy works by acclaimed Mongolian artists L.Amarsanaa, O.Enkhtaivan, U.Batjargal and T.Gantulga. The exhibition, previously displayed in Montreal and Ottawa, is a part of a nomadic art and culture project “Mongol Ayan”. The September 25 exhibition was the official launch of the Canada-Mongolia Chamber of Commerce (CMCC), established in January of 2014. During the event, the CMCC team introduced their Mentorship program that aims to bring together students and professionals and to create an open platform where knowledge, ideas and experience can be shared. The program allows students to learn the practical skills needed in their professional endeavors. The September 26 event was an important first step towards the creation of a Centre for Mongolian Studies at the University of Toronto. The Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada, Mr Altangerel Radnaabazar attended the event to discuss an importance of cultural relations between the two countries. He also donated a selection of Mongolian books to the Robarts Library at the University of Toronto. Distinguished guests included Professor Jennifer Purtle of University of Toronto, who delivered a speech titled “Graphic Beauty of Mongolian Calligraphy” and “Mongol Badarchin” Amai, who participated via live video from New York City. Other presentations included a live calligraphy demonstration, traditional “Khuumii”, traditional Mongolian dance and a tasting of Mongolian delicacies--“hailmag” squares and braised beef tongue. The two-day event was concluded by a short reception hosted by Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada, Mr Altangerel Radnaabazar, who met and greeted Mongolians living in Toronto. The Ambassador addressed questions and concerns and discussed a future of political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries. B.Murun, PR and Marketing Coordinator Canada Mongolia Chamber of Commerce