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1/25/13

Heartfelt country

Badraa J.

Namsraijav Ts.

Heartfelt country

Tied to my heartstrings

Dear Mongol country

A gift from my parents

This golden treasure of my birthplace

Flowers sprouting up and blooming

Wonderful spring coming

The rivers singing songs

Eternally snow-capped mountains awakening

Chilled wind blowing

Cheeks and face chapped
Pure in heart
This heartfelt country

Translated by S. Uzmee
Editor by James Pigg

01.25.2013

Үг Ж.Бадраа
Ая Ц.Намсрайжав

Халуун элгэн нутаг

Элэг зүрхнээс уяатай
Энхрий Монгол нутаг минь
Эцэг эхээс заяатай
Эрдэнийн алтан өлгий минь

Цэцгийн шимийг тэтгэсэн
Цэнгэлийн хавар айлчилхад
Мөрөн гол нь дуугаа дуулж
Мөнх сарьдаг нь мишээдэг ээ

Сэрүүн салхи сэвсүүлсэн
Хацар нүүрийг илбэн байж
Сэтгэл дотрыг ариулсан
Халуун элгэн нутаг минь

9/15/12

On the beach

To: Mandkhai (You'r a picture telling me about something)

Walking gracefully on the beach

Thinking about my memories

Warm, sunny, beautiful day

The ocean is pacifying and utterly relaxing

Seagulls around me flying

Each second peacefully calm

Seeing that the ocean is crystal blue

Even the waves are softly cascading over the beach

The ocean floating over my ankles

So beautifully caressing my feet

That feeling is charming and cheerful

Soothingly it helps me relax

On the Atlantic Ocean beach

Thinking and walking along

Only thinking about my great Dad

The concepts of his golden words swirling in my thoughts

Mother ocean’s wave

Coming my way, rippling

Missing my beautiful and bountiful Mom

Continually I am thinking while walking…

By: S. Uzmee

Mother of Ocean

On the Atlantic Ocean beach

Taking our vacation, relaxing

Thinking while seeing the waves

Ocean moods seem almost human

Just like a Queen Mother

Mother carries her child in her body

The ocean carries thousands of lives in hers

Thinking around their life

Much like a human life

Both the good and bad things

The ocean waves ripple softly

Sounding like a Mother’s lullaby to her baby while rocking

The ocean waves have a crashing sound

Sounding like a worried Mother

Waves explaining the story

The ocean roars with waves crashing

Sounding like a grouchy Mother

The ocean waves blow higher

Sounding like a Mother shushing

The waves telling their tales

The ocean storm comes

Sounding like a Mother calling the Father

Talking about things like we didn’t listen to her

Sounds like we have trouble

Queen Mother telling to the Father, the king of the sky

Beauty of the land being destroyed

Father God’s earth becoming trash

By damage to the rivers and seas

Forlorn the Queen Mother feels

Queen Mother’s broken and hurts

By: S.Uzmee

09.11.2012

7/20/12

Carolina Mongol Naadam at Deepriver Campground 2012

The Carolina Mongol Community celebrated the Mongolian Traditional Festival /Naadam/ July 14^th and 15^th at Deepriver Campground near Asheboro, NC. On July 14^thin the afternoon we listened to beautiful Mongolian songs, as we set up our tents, after that everybody shared the food they brought and danced Mongolian homeland dances as well as modern dances late into the night ending with the singing of many traditional Mongolian songs having enjoyed a fun night.

On July 15^th after breakfast everyone made Mongolian famous “Naadam” food called “Huushuur” it is like a fried calzone with ground meat only. It was amazing that on such a hot day how delicious the deep fried Huudhuur tasted, everyone was happy working together. Then started the Mongolian Festival opening - community leader Odonchimeg Geurcio delivered the opening statements followed by the singing of the Mongolian national anthem “Turiin Duulal” by all in attendance followed by traditional Mongolian cheers with arms reaching towards the sky.

Mongolian-Americans are people proud of their ancestral homeland, traditions, culture and life style. There was an exhibition table set up displaying traditional Mongolian artifacts, clothing, books and pictures on the history of Naadam with the tie in to the three sports involved – archery, horse racing and most of all wrestling. They enjoyed challenging each other in a quiz game about “Naadam’s” sport and history. Most knew the origins and nuances of each sport yet some learned aspects of the history that they had not heard of before.

There was a dance show presented by some of the Mongolian children present - some choosing traditional Mongolian dances such as Nandia who performed “Myangad” her younger sister Anujin performed “Baby mine” ballet and “zippe de doo dah” a pop dance. Michelle tapped to the song “Happy feet” while rhyming the lyrics. Then all the children present joined together to sing “Chihchiin chine bietei” – or in English “itty bitty me”.

The Carolina Mongols celebrated the three sports of Naadam (same thing to Mongolians as the Olympics) In the place of actual horse racing they had foot races by age of contestants – instead of authentic bows and arrows shooting at far away targets they used toy bows and shot at stacked cups again by age of contestants – instead of actual wrestling contests they had the men to perform the Eagle dance that real Mongolian wrestlers perform before and after they defeat their opponent. There were also championship games of chess and checkers deciding champions after long heated bouts.

Also from Greensboro, NC Nars Borjigin came with his wife, two children as well as his sister - he and his wife brought handmade dumplings for everyone. They are originally from Inner Mongolia, he showed how the wrestlers perform their dance before and after they defeat their opponent..

The two day Carolina Mongol Festival was a success - the Mongolians and Americans, families and friends had a wonderful time together and enjoyed the Mongolian traditional festival. Thanks to everyone involved - everyone worked hard and had a good time.

S.Uzmee

7/4/12

“National American Miss Pageant” North Carolina Regarding two Mongolian sisters.

“National American Miss Pageant” North Carolina

Regarding two Mongolian sisters.

The National American Miss Pageant was from June 28^th through June 30^th2012 for three days in Winston Salem NC at the Marriott Hotel. The Competitions were divided up into five age groups: 4-6 years old were Princesses, 7-9 years old were Jr.Preteen, 10-12 years old were Preteen, 13-15 years old were Jr.Teen, 16-18 years old were Teen. The Mongolian beautiful and talented girls entered into this competition were Anujin a 5 year old-Princess and sister Nandia a 12 year old-Preteen who are from Charlotte NC.

Children under 12 years of age in these contests do not use makeup so as to let their own natural beauty and personality shine through.

Competitions were divided up into areas of: formal wear, introductions, interview, talent, community involvement and casual wear. For the formal Anujiin wore a pink princess gown and her sister Nandia wore a purple formal gown – they both looked like angelic princesses.

In the talent show Anujin danced the “Baby mine” ballet and out of 64 contestants performing she took 4^th place winning the 4^th runner up trophy. Anujiin also received first place in the freestyle dance competition - she won a trophy and monetary compensation, in the final competition she won ''The Spirit Award - Pageantry” trophy for promoting friendship and good sportsmanship, also the “Top-15” award so she can go to the nationals in California at the Disneyland “National All American”. Nandia danced the Mongolian traditional dance “Myangad” for her talent portion; the dance audience was very impressed.

Two Mongolian young talented girls bringing awards to their proud mom, dad, sister brothers and the Mongolian Community.

Special thanks for their Mom- Sarangerel and their Dad - Purevtseren. To our proud Princess Anujin wishing her good luck for her next competition, to Nandia - reaching for your dreams and goals as well as wishing the best for your family.

By S.Uzmee.