Willamette World News
Category: MongoliaBy nkulande on Nov 18, 2005 in Mongolia | Comments Off
Does anybody watch ⌠sumo■?
Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, a Mongolian sumo wrestler, is called Asashoryu in sumo and he is one of the most powerful and beautiful of all the sumo. Asashoryu is smaller and lighter than most of the sumo he fights, his style attracts sumo fanatics. He is so low to the ground, so stable and [...]
By nkulande on Oct 21, 2005 in Mongolia | Comments Off
For this issue, here are a couple of articles about Mongolian culture and traditions. The first discusses current changes in Mongolian society as well as the beauty of the land and the people. It also has a wonderful section on the life of country’s nomadic herders.
The second article looks at the images of fire and [...]
By nkulande on Oct 7, 2005 in Mongolia | Comments Off
For this issue, here are several links to Mongolian online newspapers and resources. Hopefully these sites will give you a basic understanding of life in Mongolia. Consider it a broad beginning to this year’s reporting. Mongolia is a very exciting place, with numerous developments occurring all the time; you will surely find many fascinating things!
Newspapers
The [...]
By nkulande on Sep 23, 2005 in Mongolia | Comments Off
Mongolia is a country in Asia between Russia and China. It is a little smaller than Alaska and has 2.7 million people, almost all Buddhist, with a harsh continental climate. Ulaanbaatar, the capital, is a city of about one million people. It has fascinating museums and temples, and wonderful restaurants. There are internet cafes all [...]