Conference on Mongol studies takes place in the USA
The 16th Annual Mongol Studies Conference was held at the Smithsonian Institution, the most prestigious cultural institution in the United States.
The 16th Annual Mongol Studies Conference was held at the Smithsonian Institution, the most prestigious cultural institution in the United States. During the conference, there were sessions such as "Mongolian History", "Literature", "Culture and Art", "Linguistics", "Owen Lattimore Studies", "Library and Information Technology", "Gender Issues", and "Education". More than 150 guests participated in the two-day Conference. The guests and representatives got acquainted with rare books and works relevant to Mongolia, located in the Asian section of the Library of Congress. Some 33 scientists and researchers from Mongolia gave presentations and held discussions. Opening the Conference, Mongolian Ambassador to the USA emphasized that the United States has a rich history and heritage of Mongol studies, and the role of Mongolists in the United States is very important in the further development of Mongol Studies worldwide. Also he said that it is necessary to make the North American Regional Conference on Mongol Studies regular. In addition, the photo exhibition "Mongolia Captured" by the Mongolian Landscape Photographers' Society was displayed during the conference. The Conference was co-organized by the Embassy of Mongolia in the United States and the Mongolian Cultural Center.
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