A former student of the Don Bosco Technical Institute organizes an exhibition of traditional Mongolian writings

(MissionNewswire) A former student of the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, recently graduated from university with a degree in Mongolian linguistics and traditional Mongolian script. She organized an exhibition in December 2021 to present her work.

Mrs. Mungunbolor is a graduate of the Don Bosco Technical Institute and has worked in the school administration since 2011. The Salesians sponsored her university studies. The Mongolian script is no longer used in daily life in the country and was difficult to learn and practice. His exhibition was a work on the words of Saint Paul and the words of Don Bosco in art.

Mungunbolor said, “I wanted to convey messages to those who visited my exhibit, especially school students. I’m not a Catholic, but I felt those words are very powerful messages that people need to know these days. As a purchasing manager in school, I never stopped training to improve my Mongolian writing skills and technique. It is our Mongolian treasure that must be preserved.

In August 2021, the Ministry of Culture, the government executing agency for culture and the arts, the city’s education department and the Mongolian Children’s Art Center organized a group of teachers from Mongolian language in public secondary schools for them to come together to rewrite “The Secret History of Mongolia” in traditional calligraphy. There were nearly 80 teachers selected including Mungunbolor. She said, “I was the only teacher in coming from a technical school after having passed the proficiency test. I am happy to be among them because I can learn from them, in addition, they know more about the Don Bosco school in Mongolia through me.

“The Secret History of Mongolia” was written in three forms, including a 60-meter (65.6-yard) long scroll, a wall-sized panel, and a 50-page book. Mungunbolor added: “I have personally contributed to this exhibition with a chapter from the history of Mongolia describing Genghis Khan and with the words of Don Bosco: ‘For you I study, for you I work, for you I live and for you, I am even ready to lay down my life.

Mungunbolor attributes her time at the Don Bosco Technical School to what she was able to accomplish. She had words of encouragement for other former students. “Just like everyone aspires for success, I fight every day to achieve my dreams. There are so many things to think about in the future. I hope I can achieve this one day. Therefore, do not waste time. time, do all you can, share what you have, dream and feel your dream right now.

Since 2001, young people who have not been able to complete their traditional secondary education have found educational opportunities at the Don Bosco Technical Institute. The training center started with 30 students and now has more than 300 students learning skills in auto mechanics, sewing, secretarial work, welding and construction.

Nearly 27.8% of Mongolia’s population lives at or below the poverty line, with a significant jump to 35% for those living in rural areas. Rural herders struggle to survive as their traditional way of life dissolves, and there are few employment opportunities for younger generations.

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