We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Mongolian artists honored at the recent Arirang Master awarding ceremony. The event took place on September 9, 2024, at the Uv Erdene Theatre in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and was organized by the National Center for Cultural Heritage (NCCH) of Mongolia.
From left to right: Ms. Saku Saruul, Mr. Baldandorj Avirmed, Dr. Enkhbat Galbadrakh and Ms. Bayartai Genden
The "Arirang Master" program, initiated by the international cultural organization Culture Masters based in South Korea, is a prestigious global initiative recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) worldwide. The title "Arirang Master" was created to highlight the work of artisans and communities dedicated to creatively safeguarding, fostering, and transmitting traditional cultural expressions.
In July 2024, the International Advisory Board (IAB) of Culture Masters selected 19 artists and cultural practitioners from around the world as "Arirang Masters." This year’s honorees hail from countries including Azerbaijan, Botswana, Canada, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Norway, Nepal, Peru, and Sri Lanka. They were recognized for their invaluable contributions to preserving cultural heritage, and as part of this honor, each was officially appointed as an "Arirang Master," symbolizing their role as global cultural ambassadors.
Mongolian "Arirang Masters"
Two distinguished Mongolian artists were among those celebrated as "Arirang Masters" for their exceptional dedication to preserving and promoting Mongolia's rich cultural heritage.
Bayartai Genden
Bayartai Genden, from Sagsai County in Uvs Province, is a renowned figure in Mongolian folk art and serves as the head of the Union of Mongolian Traditional Folk Art Custodians. Her lifelong dedication to the traditional Mongolian dance "Bii Biyelgee" has been instrumental in preserving and passing down this important cultural tradition. She has trained over 5,000 dancers, a feat that earned her a place in the Guinness World Records. Genden is widely acknowledged as a master of intangible cultural heritage and holds the esteemed title of Honored Artist of Mongolia.
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Baldandorj Avirmed
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