"Altai zither" - symbol of Mongolia-Germany cultural ties
Altai zither has been recognized as a symbol of the Mongolia-Germany cultural ties. This was officially announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. L.Bold and the Ambassador of Germany to Mongolia, Mr. Gerhard Thiedemann at a ceremony of celebrating the Altai zither held on May 16
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Altai zither has been recognized as a symbol of the Mongolia-Germany cultural ties. This was officially announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. L.Bold and the Ambassador of Germany to Mongolia, Mr. Gerhard Thiedemann at a ceremony of celebrating the Altai zither held on May 16 at the ASA circus.
The first public performance of the 1400-year old musical instrument which was found in the Mongolian Altai basin, was dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Mongolia-Germany diplomatic relations which is being marked this. The unique artifact was restored in Germany within the Mongolia-Germany archeological cooperation.
The Altai zither is the first musical instrument to be found in Mongolia in 2008 from a burial cavern in Jargalant Mountains on the territory of Mankhan soum (county) of Khovd aimag. The burial belongs to VII century or Turkic period.
