Mongolia Brief July 13, 2014 Part I
President
Ts.Elbegdorj opens Naadam festival
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj made the opening
speech at the National Great Festival – Naadam which took place July 11-12 for
the 808th anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire and the 93rd anniversary of
the People’s Revolution of Mongolia.
"At this
auspicious rostrum of confluence of the glorious past, assiduous present and
prosperous future, the hearth of Mongol Naadam and the heart of our beautiful
country, the capital Ulaanbaatar, I convey my hearty greetings for a joyous
Naadam, the Great National Festivity, to all my fellow Mongolians throughout
our vast motherland.
"The
delightful season of bloom has come to our beautiful lands of blue skies, high
mountains, vast steppes, sand dunes and crystal clean waters.
"The
Mongol Naadam is starting at every part of our country, full of vigor, bliss
and joy. The Great National Festivity, the Naadam, is the innate treasure of
the Mongol people, which embodies our glorious history, cherished dreams and
collective power. The Mongol Naadam attests, through time, that the accuracy of
aim of the arrow, speed and stamina of the horses and the strength and clout of
the fine men of our fathers and forefathers, who upheld good governance, rule
of law and order in the world, remain as firm and sustained as ever.
"Naadam
starts rendering every Mongolian a splendor and pride for our culture and
traditions and entertaining a happy talk for further prosperity and well-being.
At this momentous hour, I convey my heartfelt wishes for success and happiness
to my fellow Mongolians, near and far both in Mongolia and abroad.
Before the
State White Banner, the sanctity of the Mongol State, I wish the arrows of our
bows be sharp and straight, our horses–fast and light, our wrestlers–strong and
deft, and the anklebone shoots –accurate.
"I
reiterate the call to my people I made recently. Dear Mongolians, let us ride
our horses. Let us take pride in and further deepen our unique traditions and
culture of riding horses. Let us honor our horses, for a horse is a Mongol
man’s delight of any season and a friend in any storm. A horse, indeed, a
fortune bestowed upon the Mongol people.
"At this
juncture, I declare open the Mongol Naadam, the millennia-old great pride and
delight of the Mongol people. Have a Naadam filled with vim and vigor."
State
Hawk N.Batsuuri Wins Traditional Wrestling Tournament of 2014 National Naadam
Festival and Becomes State Lion of Mongolia
July 13
(infomongolia.com) One of the Three Games of Men, the traditional wrestling
tournament is finished today on July 12, 2014 that dedicated to the 2,223rd
Anniversary of the Mongolia's First Statehood, the 808th Anniversary of the
Great Mongol Empire and the 93rd Anniversary of the People's
Revolution.
The wrestling
tournament was held two days among 512 wrestlers in 9 rounds and after 5th
round, five wrestlers achieved new rank of “Ulsyn Nachin” or State Falcon.
New five “Ulsyn Nachin” or State Falcons
after Fifth Round (32 wrestlers) are:
1. Bazargur
BADAMSUREN, resident of Aldarkhaan Sum of Zavkhan Aimag, wrestler of “Aldar”
Sport Committee affiliated the Military Unit No. 017 of Mongolia Armed Forces;
2. Baljinnyam
SUMANCHULUUN, resident of Tonkhil Sum, Govi-Altai Aimag, wrestler of “Khilchin”
Sport Committee affiliated Military Unit No. 311 affiliated the Border Control;
3. Naidan
ADIYABAT, resident of Tariat Sum, Arkhangai Aimag, wrestler of “Aldar” Sport
Committee;
4. Lkhagvaa
LKHA-OCHIR, resident of Aldarkhaan Sum, Zavkhan Aimag, wrestler of “Aldar”
Sport Committee affiliated the Military Unit No. 325 of Mongolia Armed Forces;
5. Chuluunbaatar
BATCHULUUN, resident of Bayandelger Sum, Tuv Aimag, wrestler of “Dunjingarav”
arena.
Also, one
wrestler have achieved new rank of “Ulsyn Khartsaga” or State Hawk.
New “Ulsyn Khartsaga” or State Hawk after
Sixth Round (16 wrestlers) is:
1. Baatarkhuu
PUREVSAIKHAN, resident of Chandmani Sum, Khovd Aimag, wrestler of “Aldar” Sport
Committee.
New two “Ulsyn Zaan” or State Elephants
after Seventh Round (8 wrestlers) are:
1. Shirbazar
JARGALSAIKHAN, resident of Ider Sum, Zavkhan Aimag, wrestler of “Zavkhan” arena,
Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar;
2. Namsraijav
BATSUURI, resident of Khovd Sum, Uvs Aimag, wrestler of “Uvs Nuur” arena.
New “Ulsyn Garid” or State Garuda after
Eighth Round is:
1 . Shirbazar
JARGALSAIKHAN, resident of Ider Sum, Zavkhan Aimag, wrestler of “Zavkhan”
arena, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar.
New “Ulsyn Asrlan” or the State Lion after
Ninth Round is:
1. Namsraijav
BATSUURI, resident of Khovd Sum, Uvs Aimag, wrestler of “Uvs Nuur” arena.
The new titles’
certificates and medals were conferred by the President of Mongolia
Ts.Elbegdorj.
Notably, “Ulsyn
Darkhan Avarga” or State Grand Giants A.Sukhbat and G.Usukhbayar have competed
in 2014 traditional wrestling tournament, whose state title were renewed* from
“Ulsyn Dayan Avarga” or State Great Giant just before the 2014 Naadam Festival
by the Presidential Decree issued on July 07, 2014. Moreover, Olympic Champion
N.Tuvshinbayar participated with his “Ulsyn Khartsaga” or State Hawk title, who
achieved during the 2013 Naadam winning over the State Great Giant G.Usukhbayar
in the Sixth round.
Titles of Mongolian Traditional Wrestling
“Bukh”
Usually 512
wrestlers compete in the State Naadam Festival and occasionally 1,024 wrestlers
take part in (10 rounds), when a big event coincides in the year. A wrestler
who wins the 5th round in the Naadam Wrestling Tournament becomes a
"Nachin" or Falcon, the 6th - "Khartsaga" or Hawk, the 7th
- "Zaan" or Elephant, the 8th - "Garid" or Garuda and the
winner of the final or 9th round of the competition becomes an
"Arslan" or Lion.
If the wrestler
achieves two times outstanding winnings at the State Naadam Festival is earned
the title of the State Giant (Giant of Nation) or "Ulsyn Avarga"
(Avarga - mon. champion, giant). Also, the third time winning is granted the State
Ocean Giant* or "Ulsyn Dalai Avarga", the fourth time winning becomes
the State Great (Wide) Giant or "Ulsyn Dayan Avarga" and more than five
times is honored as the State Grand (Undefeatable) Giant or "Ulsyn Darkhan
Avarga".
* - According
to new regulation effective from 2014 Naadam Festival, the title of Ocean Giant
or "Dalai Avarga” is excluded from the list of State Titles, but kept as
additional rank. Thus, a criteria for "Dayan Avarga" and
"Darkhan Avarga" becomes shorter a one step for wrestlers.
Also, Arslan or
Lion is the highest title in the Aimag Naadam and All Militants Traditional
Wrestling Tournament. In Sum Naadam the highest title is Zaan or Elephant.
A State title
is the highest rank, followed by Aimag, Military and Sum titles.
Related:
“Khartsaga”
N.Batsuuri wins Naadam's national wrestling – Montsame, July 13
President
Elbegdorj shoots whistling arrow
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) After having opened the Naadam Festival in the Central
Stadium on July 11, the President f Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj visited a nearby
archery field.
Mr Elbegdorj
shot a whistling arrow, made by inserting an arrowhead of bone in which air
channels have been created, thus when shot, such arrowheads make a very audible
sound through the air. In respect to the people watching the archery
tournament, Mr Elbegdorj shot the arrow three times.
The State Head
also visited the Shagai (anklebone shooting) tent, where the Naadam tournament
of ankle-shooting was running. He thanked shooters for keeping the traditional
sport alive and wished them great successes.
President
gives interview to Itar-Tass
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj gave interview to a
journalist of Russia’s Itar-Tass news agency who was visiting our country
during the Naadam Festival.
Mr Elbegdorj
talked about the traditional festival, the biggest sports event and holiday of
the nation. Representing the Mongolian people, the State Head conveyed
heartfelt greetings to the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the people of
Russia.
President
visits horse trainers
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) After watching four-year old horses race in the Khui Doloon
Khudag horse-racing area on July 12, the President Ts.Elbegdorj visited a
family of the stallion tournament winning trainer D.Bayanbat.
To the place,
where Bayanbat prepares his horses for races, Mr Elbegdorj rode the tawny
stallion that won the national Naadam tournament many times.
Mr Elbegdorj
talked with horse trainers about the race horse training, weather and the
Naadam organization, and wished them a success in the tournament. He then tied
the khadag, a sacred silk scarf, to the winning Naran Solongo (literally Sun
Rainbow) stallion, and gave presents to child jockeys.
President
closes Naadam Festival
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) The President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj made the closing
speech of the Great National Festival of Naadam on Saturday evening.
"In these
beautiful summer days of sun, rain and bloom, the Mongol people have proudly
and blissfully celebrated our great national festivity, the Naadam.
"Our
wrestlers were strong and deft. The cheer of our children riding our fast
horses was lively, and our horses, were tended masterfully to attain great
speed. Our archers were accurate and precise. The great national Naadam incited
the vigor and pride of the Mongol people for it is the very essence of Mongol
culture. It is the mirror of Mongol history, of Mongol mind, of Mongol
identity.
"We,
Mongolians, foster a dear goal, firm resolve and genuine verve to consolidate
our past with solid achievements of the present and harness our prosperous
future. Cherishing our independence and freedom, honoring harmony and justice,
cognizant of duty and accountability, and aware of the historic importance of
the time we live in for the development of our country, let us, the Mongolians,
do our best in all our fair efforts and aspirations.
"From the
high rostrum of the great Mongol Festivity, looking forward to the next year’s
celebration, I announce the Naadam of 2014 closed. May every Mongolian enjoy a
sound health, clever mind, seasoned education and a joyful spirit.
"May the
Eternal Blue Sky Grace you all," he said.
UB
to cooperate with Toyota in ensuring traffic safety
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city E.Bat-Uul Sunday received Mr
Toshiro Hidaka, an executive director of the Toyota Corporation in charge of
East Asia and Pacific countries’ affairs.
The Mayor
thanked the guest for giving the Toyota “Land Cruiser-200” to the winner of the
national wrestling tournament of the Naadam as a gift and introduced to Mr
Hidaka a general plan of developing the capital city until 2030.
Noting that the
Toyota Corporation always shows technological achievements in the world vehicle
market, Mr Bat-Uul said Ulaanbaatar wants to cooperate with the Toyota in all
possible forms.
In response, Mr
Hidaka said he is happy to sponsor the national wrestling competition and
proposed collaborating not only in the car trade but also in ensuring the
traffic safety. The Corporation is cooperating with many countries in this
direction, he added.
The Mayor
thankfully received the proposal and promised to develop the cooperation.
Kyrgyzstan
PM visits Uvs
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) With a working visit here, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan
Mr Djoomart Otorbaev Friday worked in Uvs aimag together with a delegation led
by Ms Ts.Oyungerel, the Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism.
The Kyrgyz
delegation legged the “Khetsuu khad” tour camp near the Lake Khyargas. Mr
Otorbaev and accompanying him officials finished the working visit on Saturday
after having watched the opening ceremony of the Naadam festival at invitation
of the Prime Minister N.Altankhuyag.
General
Government Budget in statistical mirror
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) In the first half of 2014, total equilibrated revenue and
grants of the General Government Budget (GGB) amounted to 2,729.4 bln.tog.
Total
expenditure and net lending of the budget reached 2,970.0 bln.tog, representing
a deficit of 240.6 bln.tog in the equilibrated balance of the GGB.
Compared with
the same period of the previous year, tax revenue increased 150.1 bln.tog or
6.9 percent. This increase was mainly due to increases of 67.8 bln.tog or 17.6
percent in social security contributions, of 31.5 bln.tog or 3.7 percent in
taxes on domestic goods and services, 26.9 bln.tog or 9.8 percent in others tax
revenue, 18.9 bln.tog or 12.0 percent in revenue from taxes on foreign trade.
However, there were decreases of 0.7 bln.tog or 0.1 percent in income taxes and
of 23.5 bln.tog or 8.1 percent in revenue from corporate income tax.
In the first
half of 2014, total expenditure and net lending of the GGB reached 2,970.0
bln.tog, increasing 332.1 bln.tog or 12.6 percent compared with the same period
of the previous year. This increase was mainly due to increases of 133.2
bln.tog or 52.7 percent in capital expenditure, of 128.0 bln.tog or 13.1
percent in subsidies and transfers expenditure, of 112.7 bln.tog or 2.7 times
in interest payments. However, there were decreases of 21.3 bln.tog or 68.2
percent in other lending minus repayments and of 20.5 bln.tog or 1.5 percent in
goods and services expenditure.
Stock
exchange weekly review
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) Four stock trades were held at Mongolia's Stock Exchange
July 7-10, 2014.
In overall, 231
thousand and 549 shares were sold of 67 joint-stock companies totalling MNT 142
million 445 thousand and 718.60.
"Remikon”
/82 thousand and 315 units/, "Genco tour bureau” /34 thousand and 169
units/, "Khokh gan” /25 thousand and 328 units/, "Hai Bi Oil” /14
thousand and 829 units/ and "Nako tulsh" /11 thousand and 200 units/
were the most actively traded in terms of trading volume, in terms of trading
value--"Tavantolgoi” (MNT 25 million 822 thousand and 240), "APU”
(MNT 14 million 267 thousand and 290), "Remikon" /MNT 12 million 518
thousand and 150/, "Sharyn gol” /MNT six million 923 thousand and 170/ and
"Makh impex” (MNT six million 546 thousand and 030).
External
trade in statistics
Ulaanbaatar,
July 13 (MONTSAME) In the first half of 2014, Mongolia traded with 118
countries, a total external trade turnover reached USD 5,117.8 mln.
The export was
made up with USD 2,480.8 mln, whereas the import was calculated at USD 2,637.0
mln.
Total external
trade turnover increased USD 23.3 mln or 0.5 percent of the total, of which
imports went down by USD 433.7 mln or 14.1 percent, exports went up by USD
457.1 mln or 22.6 percent compared with the same period of the previous year.
External trade
balance showed a deficit of USD 1.0 bln in the first half of 2013, while it was
in a deficit of USD 156.1 mln in the first half of 2014, going down by USD
890.9 mln.
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