Mongolian calligraphy
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National Center for Cultural Heritage
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Соёлын өвийн үндэсний төв
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Title
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Mongolian calligraphy
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Alternative Title
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Монгол уран бичлэг
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Publication Type
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Audio-Visual Material
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Language
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mon
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eng
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Location
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Mongolia
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Keywords
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Mongol
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Calligraphy
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Writing
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Mongolian script
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UNESCO
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Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
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awareness raising
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promotion
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heritage management
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ICH Genre
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traditional craftsmanship
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Description
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Mongolian calligraphy is the technique of handwriting in the Classical Mongolian script, which comprises ninety letters connected vertically by continuous strokes to create words. The letters are formed from six main strokes, known as the head, tooth, stem, stomach, bow, and tail, respectively. This meticulous writing is used for official letters, invitations, diplomatic correspondence, and love letters
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for a form of shorthand known as synchronic writing
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and for emblems, logos, coins, and stamps in ‘folded’ forms. Traditionally, mentors select the best students and train them to be calligraphers over a period of five to eight years. Students and teachers bond for life and continue to stimulate each other’s artistic endeavors. The rate of social transformation, urbanization, and globalization has led to a significant drop in the number of young calligraphers. At present, only three middle-aged scholars voluntarily train the small community of just over twenty young calligraphers. Moreover, increases in the cost of living mean that mentors can no longer afford to teach the younger generation without remuneration. Special measures are therefore needed to attract young people to the traditional art of writing and to safeguard and revitalize the tradition of Mongolian script and calligraphy.
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Publisher
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National Center for Cultural Heritage
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Place of Publication
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Mongolia
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Date of Publication
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2022
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Academic Field
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heritage management
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Community/Ethnic Group
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Mongolia
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Active Contribution
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Mongolia, FY 2024