Art & culture project

 

City of Seattle Office of Art and Culture

09/01/2019 - 09/01/2020

The Project's purpose is to preserve our unique Mongolian nomadic culture and traditions through dance, language, and cultural activities to support the young generation in achieving success in the future. They learn to appreciate and respect their Mongolian culture.
Kids participate and perform in many community events like new year parties, international children's day events, and national holiday celebrations for their family and friends. 
Outcomes

  • By learning a language it introduces them to history, nomadic culture, tradition, and understanding of the unique heritage. 
  • Meeting new friends and being engaged in the community.
  • Introduced to wear a national costume and its accessories.
  • In our music class, kids learn Mongolian songs in the choir.
  • Kids learn to perform short stories and sing traditional songs from the Mongolian language gives them a big boost in their self-confidence.
  • Significant improvement of communication with better Mongolian has changed a lot in family life.
  • Teamwork motivates them to study hard. 
  • The dance lessons give them physical benefits as well as great posture and better muscular developments.
  • All of the above help kids have better brain function.