There will be a tour of exhibits of Mongolian animals will allow visitors to view the Przewalski horse, snow leopards and other Mongolian wildlife. Dr. Rich Reading of the Denver Zoological foundation will speak about his conservation work in Mongolia with Argali Sheep, the Gobi bear, and the Wild Bactrian Camel. The Financial Center will host a series of performances by Mongolian wrestlers, archers, singers dancers and musicians. Traditional throat singing, folk dancing, and horse fiddle players will introduce the ancient nomadic culture of Mongolia. The musical performances will take place in the Winter Garden atrium and the wrestling and archery will take place along the esplanade in the Oval Lawn.
Admission is free.
200 Liberty Street. Focusing on Mongolia in period photographs from the 1920's to the present day featuring images of people, landscapes, wildlife and traditional Mongolian nomadic culture. Never before exhibited drawn from the Mongolian National Archives, and the American Museum of Natural History Archives photographs are included with the contemporary photographs of Robert M. Peck, Ellen Warner, Catherine Ursillo and Heather Mallory. The Mongol American Cultural Association will host their annual Genghis Khan ceremony. This sacred ritual commemorates Genghis Khan and brings together Mongolian Americans for a day of remembrance for the founder of the Mongolian nation.