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The “T.Bataar and the Amazing Dinosaurs” exhibition opened last night, July 8 th , at the new Dinosaur Museum, located in the building of the former Lenin Museum. In this exhibition, Tarbosaurus bataar and other priceless fossils will be on show. Visitors will be able to see rare and famous Mongolian fossils such as Saichania (an armored dinosaur), Gallimimus (a bird like dinosaur), Oviraptor (meaning an “Egg Thief”) and Protoceratops (meaning “First Horned Face”). The Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ts.Oyungerel cut the ribbon opening the exhibition and enjoyed seeing the famous T.Bataar fossil in its new home. The museum will also be offering educational programs for children, students and families to learn about the dinosaurs in the exhibition and about paleontology. The museum is located next to Tengis Cinema on Freedom Square, Ulaanbaatar.   source: www.english.news.mn 

In 2015 Mongolia will be the Official Partner Country of ITB Berlin – on 5 March at this year’s ITB Berlin,world’s leading travel trade show In 2015 the focus will be on Mongolia, the Partner Country of ITB Berlin. On Wednesday, 5 March 2014 at ITB Berlin. “In its role as the Partner Country of ITB Berlin 2015 Mongolia will be sending out a clear signal as an emergent tourism destination. We are confident that Mongolia with its wealth of cultural and natural attractions and its eventful history will successfully present itself to the international market and that it will attract keen interest from both trade visitors and the general public Mr. Altangerel Purev, State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Mongolia,: “In 2011 Mongolia was already the Convention and Culture Partner of ITB Berlin and as the Partner Country of ITB Berlin 2015 we aim to build on that success and promote public awareness of Mongolia as a travel destination. Germany is an i

Creating a public physical sports day and promoting the city to the rest of the world, the Ulaanbaatar Marathon will be held on a Car-free day on June 7 th . The Ulaanbaatar Marathon is expected to involve 25-30 thousands participants from state agencies, NGOs, other organisation, and representatives of foreign embassies and diplomatic mission as well as international marathon runners and athletes. The marathon will be organized by the Capital City Governor`s Office, the Ulaanbaatar City Tourism Board, the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism, and the Mongolian Youth Federation as well as other organisations. The registration for the marathon will continue until June 1 st . The Ulaanbaatar Marathon will start from Chinggis Khaan Square at 9.00 am on June 7 th  . from: news.mn