Khoomei Festival Opened in Tuva

   Sayana Mongush
28 June 2002

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Today the International Khoomei Festival Dembildey 2002 is beginning in Kyzyl. Thirty-five participants from all over the world are taking part in it. The festival will last three days: on the first they will parade from the Centre of Asia Monument to the Drama theatre; on the next day a competition of throatsingers in solo and ensemble categories will be held; and on the last day (June 30) a sports and cultural program is planned, including horseraces, wrestling and a night-time jam-session of all the participants of the Dembildey Festival. Also on this day, one of the organizers of the festival, Kongar-ool Ondar, will celebrate his birthday.


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