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Mongolia, which has suddenly become famous as a location for dramas. Many people must have been captivated by its beautiful nature. Odno, who hails from Mongolia, is often asked questions like, "Do you go to school on horseback?" or "Do you eat a lot of meat?" due to the image of nomadic people living on the grasslands.
She lived in Ulan Bator, the capital where half of the country's population of about 3.45 million resides. From the city lined with modern buildings, a beautiful vast grassland appears just a 30-minute drive away. In winter, there are days when temperatures drop to minus 40 degrees Celsius, so cold that even they don't know how to cope. Therefore, she advised, "It's better to travel here in the summer!"
Modern buildings line the capital, Ulan Bator
In Mongolia today, pop music is popular among young people. One particularly famous band is The Hu, known for blending traditional instruments like the horsehead fiddle with rock, creating a visual style. They have topped the music charts on Billboard in the U.S. and performed at Japan's outdoor music event, the Fuji Rock Festival, showcasing their talents on the world stage.
I, too, was enchanted by their innovative sound. In their music videos, set in vast lands reminiscent of the old empire, band members appear in ethnic costumes resembling Genghis Khan, arriving not on horses but on motorcycles, which adds a modern and amusing touch.
While preserving its beautiful nature and traditions, Mongolia is also developing new cultures. I'm eager to visit, so I've already started planning a trip for the summer. Odno, bayallara (thank you).
At Mongolia Week
BATTULGA Odontungalag
(Nickname: Odono)
College of Asia Pacific Studies 4th year
Mongolia
(Published in the morning edition of the Oita Godo Shimbun on November 21, 2023)
Based on a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Oita Godo Newspaper, since January 2022, Student PR Assistants (SPA) have been contributing their interviews with international students to the life and culture section of the newspaper’s morning edition. SPA will introduce different cultures and the interesting topics they raise from an authentic, student perspective. These student writers take this opportunity to get the newspaper’s readership and students interested in the world. They also aim to improve their skills with the aid of professional editors.
Hello, I am Manari Shimamura (Graduated in March 2024). I love to travel and last year I visited 15 countries in Europe. This year, I will be traveling around Asia and Japan. APU and Beppu are full of interesting things to do! I will share with you the charms of APU and Beppu through articles!
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