Sound Mountain Tour Mongolia 1997 

Peter Marsh had decided to return to Ulaanbaatar so Jeff, Nathalie and Michael were driven from Khovd town across the Jargalant Altai Mountain to, at that time one of the crucibles of Mongolian Khöömii Singing. It was where Michael travelled to in 1993 and was taught by the respected singer Tserendavaa. We set up out tents at his ail and were happy to meet him, his wife and his many children. Jeff and Nathalie had Khöömii lessons, we went to a Chin Gerbul (New family or ger wedding), performed at the Nadaam festival, travelled to Khar Nuur, Black lake and met many wonderfully hospitable Mongolians on the way.
Jargalant Altai with a smidgeon of snow
Jargalant Altai with a smidgeon of snow
Tserendavaas Ger Chandman Sum
Tserendavaa’s Ger Chandman Sum 
Jeff Tsagaantsogts Tserendavaa Nathalie and Michael Tserendavaas Ail Chandman
eff, Tsagaantsogts, Tserendavaa, Nathalie and Michael
Tserendavaa’s Ail Chandman Sum 
Nimdorj the felt boss and family Chandman Sum
Nimdorj the felt boss and family Chandman Sum
Jeff Nathalie Tserendavaa Michael Tsogtgerel Khar Nuur Chandman Sum
Jeff, Nathalie, Tserendavaa, Michael & Tsogtgerel Khar Nuur Chandman Sum
Dorjie Nathalie Michael Tserendavaa Tsogtgerel Khar Nuur Chandman sum
Dorjie, Nathalie, Michael, Tserendavaa & Tsogtgerel Khar Nuur Chandman sum
Ger Wedding the ladies pose
Ger Wedding the ladies pose outside the new Ger build for the married couple
Ger Wedding One of the many presents
Ger Wedding, One of the many presents
Nadaam at Chandman Village
The Wrestling Competition at the Nadaam Festival at Chandman Village
Jeff on Margads horse with his Yaks
Jeff on Margad’s horse with his Yaks. We searched for the Khöömii singer for ages. When we found him he seemed to be alone with only his horse and Yaks. He lit his pipe with a flint and steel, no matches!
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