Here are some long-overdue videos from the M19 swearing-in performances in Darkhan, Mongolia on August 16, 2008. I finally have fast enough Internet to upload the videos. This is just a sample of three performances, check out my YouTube channel to view the other five performances, and also three speeches in Mongolian by PCVs.
The cultural performances were the culmination of our summer of training. Each training site had at least one group to represent them in the show. In the show, there were dancers, singers, and instrument players. Each performer learned the traditional Mongolian act from someone at their training site… like an LCF or a host family member. Also, three volunteers, who had outstanding language skills, each gave a speech in Mongolian. Read my previous post about the swearing-in ceremony.
My dance performance
Nathan and Leslie singing; Check out their blog
Tysen playing the yatga with his host mother; Check out his blog
What do you think of the performances? My next blog post will be about the Tsaagan Sar holiday.
12 responses so far ↓
gaileee // 19 March 2009 at 6:31 pm |
That is so cool!
<3 mommy
p.s. what was your favorite thing from the box (besides magic jack?)
Trip // 20 March 2009 at 1:12 am |
Hey, I didn’t see any speech videos!!
Kristin // 23 March 2009 at 1:27 am |
Amber! I watched your dance twice – you did so good!! it was so interesting to watch. hope you are doing well! very proud of you
you can tell that you’re a former dancer.
Rachel // 24 March 2009 at 1:30 am |
I like your dance Amber!!
Tanya Barger // 9 April 2009 at 10:29 pm |
Hey there girl. I really enjoyed your dance and the other videos as well. I am finally getting caught up again on your blogs. You are always so interesting to read. Keep up the info, it is all so fascinating!!
Love you!
Kristen Estrella // 23 April 2009 at 4:24 am |
Hey Amber! Thanks for putting this up! My family enjoyed being able to see our performances.
yogawithgaileee // 5 May 2009 at 3:31 pm |
I have a new site for my Mongolia trip.
Check it out at:
http://gaileeeadventure2mongolia.wordpress.com/
<3 mommy
gaileee // 1 June 2009 at 1:25 pm |
Amber Day! Come visit my site and see the tribute to Amber, as she continues her adventures in the Peace Corps in Mongolia.
Happy One Year Miss Amber!! <3 Mommy
Amber Day
XoXo
Mendy // 30 June 2009 at 6:10 am |
Wow these guys really amazed me. They are singing very well. Thank you Amber for your great support in Mongolia. Wish you the most wonderful days in Mongolia!
Mendy // 30 June 2009 at 6:29 am |
Oh Amber sorry! I read “My dance performance” and clicked “Nathan and Leslie”`s song. Now i am watching work dance. You did a great gob! Sorry for not mentioning you in my previous comment. Again, Thank you for your great support in Mongolia. Wish you the most wonderful days in Mongolia!
Mendy // 30 June 2009 at 6:32 am |
I meant I was watching your dance performance, not a “work dance”. Sorry for too many mistakes. Tysen did a good job too.
Uyanga // 30 June 2009 at 6:42 am |
I got redirected to your blog via twitter post and I am amazed by your talent and appreciation of our Mongolian culture. Thank you for all your sacrifice and everything you hope and do for Mongolians.