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UNESCO listed Mongolian throat singing

Mongolia is considered as the most active place of throat singing in the world. Invaluableand unique singing developed in Mongolia in its classical form specially has originated from south western Mongolia its special sound made in unison with the tongue, teeth, larynx and palate.

To put it simply, it is a replacement of musical instruments with all aspects of vocal organs. It is said that there is no other nation in the world that can combine such human physical capacity in place of musical instruments, than Mongolia.

The Mongolian art of singing: Khoomei or ‘throat singing’ is a style of singing in which a single performer produces a diversified harmony of multiple voice parts, including a continued bass element produced in the throat. Khoomii singers may perform alone or in groups. Traditionally performed on the occasion of ritual ceremonies, songs express respect and praise for the natural world, for the ancestors of the Mongolian people and for great heroes.

The form is reserved for special events and group activities such as horse races, archery and wrestling tournaments, large banquets and sacrificial rituals. Khoomei has long been regarded as a central element representing Mongolian culture and remains a strong symbol of national or ethnic identity.