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Thursday, 11 February 2010 22:58 |
 At 23, Matt Davis moved to a remote Mongolian town to teach English. What he found when he arrived was a town-and a country-undergoing wholesale change from a traditional, countryside existence to a more urban, modern identity. Natural disasters killed millions of animals and forced herders into cities. The Internet arrived. And Mongolians balanced their nomadic roots, their communist past, and their democratic, free-market future. When Things Get Dark documents these changes through the Mongolians Matt meets, but also focuses on the author's downward spiral into alcohol abuse and violence-a scenario he saw played out by many of the Mongolian men around him. Matt's struggles culminate in a drunken fight with three men that forces him to a hospital to have his kidneys X-rayed. He hits bottom in that cold hospital room, his body naked and shivering, a bloodied Mongolian man staring at him from an open door, the irrational thought in his head that maybe he is going to die there. Matt's personal story is balanced with insightful descriptions of customs and landscape and interlaced with essays on Mongolian history and culture that make for a fascinating glimpse of a still mysterious place and people.
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Monday, 07 September 2009 18:21 |
Come join in the fun as Canadian Tyler (from Sub'baatar fame) exposes the Mongolian underground music scene in UB at this Wednesday's Cultural Evening in Cafe Amsterdam. Talking about everything from struggling talented musicians to the up and coming MUMA awards show. Also guest speaking will be BD, Hifi radio Dj and local underground music promoter. There will also be a guest live performance by Budee, a young, up and coming Mongolian musician.
So come Wednesday 9 August 8 PM to Cafe Amsterdam for an interesting evening about UB's underground music scene.
Staff Cafe Amsterdam
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 18:21 |
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009 22:30 |
 For tomorrow's Cultural Evening in Cafe Amsterdam, we have a special Mongolian film to show: "Khadak".
This movie (2006) by Peter Brosens and Jessica Woodworth was acclaimed at the International film Festival of Rotterdam and the winner of the “Lion of the Future” award at the Venice Film Festival
Bagi, a young herdsman, is living on the endless Mongolian steppes together with his mother and grandfather. He has a paranormal gift to hear and understand the voices of animals. One day soldiers warn the family that there is a serious epidemic threatening the animals. The soldiers force the nomads to move to a depressing mining city. There Bagi saves the life of a beautiful young girl, Zolzaya, who is a thief. Together with her gang of twelve they discover that the epidemic is a lie with the purpose to stop nomadic life.
A breathtaking telepathic revolution follows….
Boudewijn, who is pasionate about this film and brought it to our attention will be introducing 'Khadak'on Wednesday night at the Cafe Amsterdam's cultural evening. You are welcome to come and share this unique film in the company of others who love all things Mongolian.
If you have a special film that you would also like to share with others -not necessarily about Mongolia and including amateur films, documentary or feature-, please let us know so that we can discuss a screening.
Hope to see you all in Cafe Amsterdam on Wednesday night at 8:00PM.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 22:30 |
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Wednesday, 24 June 2009 10:33 |
 Cafe Amsterdam has another interesting showing this evening. In celebrating their improved access they show the inspiring story of Amarbat.
Name of the film: Amarbat’s One Day
Catch a glimpse of one day in the life of Amarbat, a young Mongolian man whose legs were paralyzed as a child by a mistaken vaccination. In a country where life is not always easy, Amarbat's story is not one of a victim. Yet, he is an intelligent young man, who is an optimistic artist and an inventor and whose life changed completely in one day.
(Mongolia, 2006, 20 min)
In person:
Batbileg Zoljargal - Director and Photographer
Zoljargal Gombo - Producer
Oidov Vaaanchig - Translator
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 10:33 |
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Saturday, 06 June 2009 00:41 |
 It has been a surprising yet joyful news for all those who are fan of Kh.Lkhagvasuren and the group Kharanga. The group has been on the stage for a very long time and gained much of people's attraction for their famous songs and good music.
According to Mongolian Constitution, until the new President, Ts.Elbegdorj takes his oath on 18th of June he shall exercise his power. Therefore, there is only 11 day left for the President N.Enkhbayar to exercise his power.
Within his limited Presidential time President N.Enkhbayar recently made Resolution to show mercy for Kh.Lkhagvasuren, who is vocalist of Kharanga group and punished for 7 years for the use and selling of drugs. The Resolution shall come to an effect on Monday and the singer will be freed. May his music and voice bring joy to the hearts of Mongolians.
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