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MONGOLIAN WEEK STARTS IN BRUSSELS
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, /MONTSAME/ An opening ceremony of Mongolia's week named “Discover Mongolia” took place September 2 in Brussels, Belgium, to propagandize the Mongolian culture, arts, history and tourism. The action has begun at the Berlaymont building, the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels co-organized by the Embassy of Mongolia in the European Union (EU) and the European Commission.
At the beginning of the ceremony speeches have been given by Mr. Karel Kovanda, an acting head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the European Commission (EC), and by Mr. A.Battor, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the EU. They have expressed their satisfaction with widening of the relations and cooperation between Mongolia and EU. The Ambassador noted that Mongolia always appreciates the support the EU gives it in developing the democracy and thanked the EU on behalf of Mongolia's government for rendering a non-refundable aid of EUR 2 million to overcome difficulties of the zud disaster.
The Director-General of the International Wool Textile Organization (IWTO) Henrik Kuffner gave a report on the sector of wool and textile of Mongolia and its development and cooperation.
An exhibition about Mongolia has been mounted by Ts.Enkhjin, a State Prize Holder and head of the Committee of Mongolian Creative Artists (CMCA), and by professor S.Badral, a teacher of Mongolia's University of Culture and Arts and senior member of the CMCA. Paintings and photo exhibitions have been offered as well.
A Mongolian ger (national dwelling) has been set up in the Berlaymont building to present fashion show of Mongolian cashmere costumes, a concert of “Jamukh” folk group and a fair of handicrafts. In addition, the Mongolian foods have been offered.
For the time being, the Mongolian week measure has attracted 5,000 people, including the EC's officials and some Mongolians.
B.Khuder
At the beginning of the ceremony speeches have been given by Mr. Karel Kovanda, an acting head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the European Commission (EC), and by Mr. A.Battor, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the EU. They have expressed their satisfaction with widening of the relations and cooperation between Mongolia and EU. The Ambassador noted that Mongolia always appreciates the support the EU gives it in developing the democracy and thanked the EU on behalf of Mongolia's government for rendering a non-refundable aid of EUR 2 million to overcome difficulties of the zud disaster.
The Director-General of the International Wool Textile Organization (IWTO) Henrik Kuffner gave a report on the sector of wool and textile of Mongolia and its development and cooperation.
An exhibition about Mongolia has been mounted by Ts.Enkhjin, a State Prize Holder and head of the Committee of Mongolian Creative Artists (CMCA), and by professor S.Badral, a teacher of Mongolia's University of Culture and Arts and senior member of the CMCA. Paintings and photo exhibitions have been offered as well.
A Mongolian ger (national dwelling) has been set up in the Berlaymont building to present fashion show of Mongolian cashmere costumes, a concert of “Jamukh” folk group and a fair of handicrafts. In addition, the Mongolian foods have been offered.
For the time being, the Mongolian week measure has attracted 5,000 people, including the EC's officials and some Mongolians.
B.Khuder
