The ancient, earth-friendly wisdom of Mongolian nomads | Khulan Batkhuyag

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Joseph Geni, a skilled morin khuur player, shares how his experiences with Mongolian nomads taught him about sustainability and the importance of passing down traditions, leading him to promote these values to combat climate change and build a better future. Despite stereotypical views, Ulaanbaatar is a modern city with commercial buildings and art spaces, showing a different side of Mongolia to foreigners.

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  • Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is a modern city with commercial buildings and art spaces, challenging stereotypical views of the country.
  • Joseph Geni, a skilled morin khuur player, advocates for sustainability, minimalism, and traditional values learned from Mongolian nomads to combat climate change and create a better future.

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Recent questions

  • What are some common misconceptions about Mongolia?

    Many people mistakenly believe Mongolia is a desolate, undeveloped country, but in reality, Ulaanbaatar is a modern city with commercial buildings and art spaces.

  • Who is Joseph Geni and what is his expertise?

    Joseph Geni is a skilled morin khuur player who has represented Mongolia at international festivals worldwide since a young age.

  • How did Joseph Geni reconnect with his roots?

    After losing both parents, Geni found solace in Mongolia and decided to reconnect with his nomadic roots by visiting rural areas of the country.

  • What are some characteristics of Mongolian nomads?

    Mongolian nomads are known for their incredible hospitality, often offering food and shelter to strangers due to their community's survival ethos.

  • What values does Joseph Geni promote?

    Geni promotes sustainability, minimalism, and a return to traditional values as a way to combat climate change and build a better future for all.

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"Modern Ulaanbaatar and Mongolian Nomadic Traditions"

  • Foreigners often ask stereotypical questions about Mongolia, but the reality is that Ulaanbaatar is a modern city with commercial buildings and art spaces.
  • The speaker, Joseph Geni, is a skilled morin khuur player who traveled the world representing Mongolia at international festivals from a young age.
  • After losing both parents, Geni found solace in his country and decided to reconnect with his nomadic roots by visiting rural Mongolia.
  • Mongolian nomads are incredibly hospitable, offering food and shelter to strangers due to their community's survival ethos.
  • Geni's experiences with nomadic families taught him about sustainability, minimalism, and the importance of passing down traditions.
  • He now promotes sustainability, minimalism, and a return to traditional values as a way to combat climate change and build a better future for all.
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