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• The Wonder of Mongolian Dance

  Jan 9, 2027 · Harper College Performing Arts Center, Palatine, IL · MGL Precious Entertainment & Consulate of Mongolia in Chicago

  Sign up by Nov 30

  The 1st International Mongolian Dance Festival — "Монгол бүжгийн гайхамшиг" Organised by MGL Precious Entertainment and the Consulate of Mongolia in Chicago.

  PURPOSE To spread and pass on Mongolian dance and culture among Mongolian children, young people and families growing up abroad, and to international audiences: more students learning Mongolian national dance abroad, Mongolian heritage shared worldwide, stronger ties and exchange between dance schools abroad, and recognition of their work by the Ministry of Culture of Mongolia and other organisations.

  WHO CAN ENTER Children and adults living outside Mongolia. Professional dancers, students and graduates of professional dance universities, conservatories and colleges, and dancers of professional theatres and ensembles may not take part.

  HOW IT WORKS • Registration: on www.mglprecious.com, October 19 – November 30, 2026. • Stage 1 (video): add each routine's video (high quality, 1080p is enough) and upload its licensed music on your registration page (www.mglprecious.com → My registrations) by December 20, 2026. • Stage 2 (in person): dancers who pass Stage 1 compete in person in Chicago on January 9, 2027 (knockout). In every category the top 3 go on to the gala concert that evening and compete for the places.

  CATEGORIES AND TIME LIMITS Solo (1) · Duet (2) · Small group (3–4) · Group (5+) · Group, mixed ages (adults only) • Junior, ages 5–8: solo 2:30, duet 2:30, small group 3 min, group 4 min • Middle, ages 9–12: solo 2:30, duet 2:30, small group 3 min, group 4 min • Senior, ages 12–17: solo 3 min, duet 3 min, small group 3 min, group 4:30 • Adults, 18+: solo 3 min, duet 3 min, small group 4 min, group 4:30, mixed-age group 4:30

  RULES • Performances must stay within the time limit, wear traditional costume suited to the piece, and use officially licensed music. • Props must be declared on the registration form. Flammable materials, fire and confetti are not allowed on stage; participants and their teacher, parents or club are fully responsible for any damage to the stage. • All participants must know and follow the competition rules.

  AWARDS 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in every category: certificate, medal and cash prize. Grand Prix or traveling trophy for the best dancer, the best teacher/coach and the best dance studio.

  JUDGES Head judge: Prof. M. Mönkhtsetseg, PhD in dance. Panel of dance professionals and dance researchers.

  ENTRY FEE (per dancer): solo $80 · duet $70 · small group (3–4) $60 · group (5+, including mixed ages) $50. MGL Precious Entertainment confirms the amount due after you register.

  — — — МОНГОЛ БҮЖГИЙН ГАЙХАМШИГ — олон улсын анхдугаар бүжгийн наадам Бүртгэл: www.mglprecious.com, 2026 оны 10-р сарын 19 – 11-р сарын 30. Нэгдүгээр шат: бүжиг бүрийн бичлэг болон зохиогчийн эрх бүхий хөгжмөө www.mglprecious.com дээрх бүртгэлийн хуудсаараа (My registrations) 12-р сарын 20-ны дотор оруулна. Хоёрдугаар шат: 2027 оны 1-р сарын 9-нд Чикаго хотноо биечлэн, хасагдах журмаар; ангилал бүрээс 3 оролцогч оройн гала тоглолтод оролцоно. Ангилал: гоцлол, дуэт, цөөхүүл (3–4), хамтлаг (5+), хамтлаг (холимог нас, насанд хүрэгчид). Нас: бага (5–8), дунд (9–12), ахлах (12–17), насанд хүрэгчид (18+). Шагнал: ангилал бүрт 1, 2, 3-р байр — өргөмжлөл, медаль, мөнгөн шагнал; гран-при буюу шилжин явах цом. Зохион байгуулагч: MGL Precious Entertainment, Монгол Улсаас АНУ-ын Чикаго хотод суугаа Консулын газар. Бүртгэлийн хураамж (нэг бүжигчинд): гоцлол $80, дуэт $70, цөөхүүл $60, хамтлаг $50.

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