Rapport sur l'état d'un élément inscrit sur la liste du patrimoine culturel immatériel nécessitant une sauvegarde urgente

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État partie

Nom de l'État partie

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Date du dépôt de l'instrument de ratification, d'acceptation, d'approbation ou d'adhésion

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Date of deposit of the instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession

2005-06-29

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Élément inscrit sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente qui fait l'objet du présent rapport

Nom de l'élément

Mongolian traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites

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2013

État(s) soumissionnaire(s)

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Période considérée dans le présent rapport

Veuillez indiquer la période couverte par le présent rapport.

Reporting period covered by this report

16-12-2021 - 15-12-2025

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Autres éléments inscrits sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente, le cas échéant

Veuillez établir une liste de tous les autres éléments présents sur le territoire de votre pays qui sont inscrits sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente et indiquer en quelle année ils y ont été inscrits ; pour ce qui est des éléments multinationaux, veuillez indiquer quels autres États sont concernés.

Other elements inscribed on the Urgent Safeguarding List, if any

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Synthèse du rapport

Veuillez fournir une synthèse du rapport, qui permette au grand public de comprendre l'état actuel de l'élément, mentionne toute incidence positive ou négative de son inscription et fasse état des mesures de sauvegarde mises en œuvre pendant la période considérée et leur possible mise à jour les années suivantes.

Executive summary of the report

The Mongolian ritual of Mongolian traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites was inscribed in 2017 on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Following this recognition, Mongolia has undertaken a series of measures to revitalize the ritual and to strengthen its viability at both national and local levels.

The safeguarding plan outlined in the nomination dossier included research, training and workshops, awareness-raising, and the establishment of a supportive legal framework. These activities have been implemented with the broad participation of local administrations, community members, elders who preserve traditions, their descendants, folk artists, heritage activists, experts from governmental and non-governmental organizations, and scholars. At the national level, resolutions have been adopted to safeguard, protect, and promote sacred worship sites, supported by the creation of an enabling legal environment.

A major initiative within these efforts was Resolution No. 89, issued on June 6, 2022, by the Head of the Office of the President of Mongolia, entitled “On Organizing Research Work at State-Sanctioned Sacred Mountains.” Within this framework, between 2021 and 2025, the Administration for the Protection of the World Heritage Site of Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred areas has conducted research on worship sites and rituals in Umnudelger and Batshireet soums of Khentii Province, and Mungunmorit soum of Tuv Province.

In addition, the Cultural and Arts Authority, an implementing agency of the Government of Mongolia, carried out registration and research on intangible cultural heritage in the Eastern, Central, and Khangai regions during 2022–2023. This work was undertaken in collaboration with the National Center for Cultural Heritage, provincial and local administrations, cultural and tourism departments, media outlets, relevant communities, and tradition bearers. Through these activities, sacred ovoo worship sites and related ICH elements have been identified, documented, and registered in the national database.

Since the 1990s, the Government of Mongolia has pursued active policies to revive and promote national culture, customs, and traditions. While the Mongolian people have been reviving sacred worship sites and traditional rituals, certain challenges have also emerged. Globalization, urbanization, and rural-to-urban migration have diminished the cultural space and scope of traditional practices. Moreover, Mongolia’s wealth in coal, gold, copper, and other minerals has attracted numerous mining companies. As a result, large areas of the country are under exploration and exploitation licenses, posing threats to sacred worship traditions. Excessive participation in ovoo rituals has also begun to negatively impact the natural environment.

Future safeguarding measures will focus on ensuring that rituals are performed correctly and faithfully, mitigating rural-to-urban migration, and conducting risk assessments and mitigation activities for sacred sites affected by mining operations.

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Personne à contacter pour la correspondance

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Tserendorj

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Tsolmon

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Coordination Officer for Policy Implementation of Intangible Cultural Heritage Department of Cultural Heritage Ministry of Culture

Adresse

Denver Street
7th Khoroo
Sukhbaatar District
Ulaanbaatar 210620a

Numéro de téléphone

+976 99057308; +976 51 265617

Adresse électronique

Tsolmon.ncch@gmail.com

Autres informations pertinentes

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B. État de l'élément inscrit sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente

Veuillez vous référer au dossier de candidature ou aux précédents rapports, le cas échéant, pour savoir quand établir un rapport sur l'état actuel de l'élément et ne rendez compte que des changements pertinents survenus depuis la date de son inscription sur la Liste ou depuis le précédent rapport. Les dossiers de candidature, les calendriers spécifiques et les précédents rapports, le cas échéant, sont disponibles à l'adresse suivante : https://ich.unesco.org ou peuvent être demandés au Secrétariat.

L'État partie s'efforce de prêter une attention particulière au rôle du genre et d'assurer la plus large participation possible des communautés, des groupes et, le cas échéant, des individus concernés ainsi que des organisations non gouvernementales pertinentes pendant le processus de préparation de ce rapport ; il lui est demandé au point D ci-dessous de décrire de quelle manière il y est parvenu.

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Fonctions sociales et culturelles

Expliquez les fonctions, les significations sociales et culturelles de l'élément aujourd'hui, au sein et pour ces communautés, les caractéristiques de ses détenteurs et de ses praticiens et décrivez, entre autres, toute catégorie de personnes exerçant un rôle ou des responsabilités spécifiques vis-à-vis de l'élément. Une attention particulière devrait être accordée à tout changement pertinent susceptible d'avoir des répercussions sur le critère d’inscription U.1 (« L’élément est constitutif du patrimoine culturel immatériel tel que défini à l'article 2 de la Convention »).

Social and cultural functions

The ritual of worshipping sacred mountains, ovoos, and their profound symbolism originated from the worldview, beliefs, and reverence of ancient peoples. It embodies the perception of humanity as an inseparable part of nature and serves as a living expression of the relationship between people and the natural world. This practice, centered on devotion to the Eternal Blue Sky and Mother Earth, conveys reverence, compassion, respect, and the aspiration for blessings and prosperity.
As a cornerstone of Mongolia’s national religious and cultural heritage, the ritual fulfills essential spiritual, social, cultural, and artistic functions:
1. Identity and symbolism: Sacred sites and rituals are deeply intertwined with the daily life, values, customs, and traditions of local communities. They stand as distinctive markers of ethnic identity, symbols of pride and dignity, and sources of patriotism. They inspire collective progress and call forth aspirations for well-being and prosperity.
2. Expressions of intangible heritage: Ritual practices encompass diverse forms of oral folklore and cultural expression, including offerings of tea and dairy products, words of blessing and prayer, praises of mountains and waters, songs and music, and observance of taboos.
3. Social harmony: The ritual plays a vital role in establishing norms of humane social relations. It regulates interactions between humans and nature, humans and animals, and among people themselves. Through offerings and prayers, it acknowledges nature as a living entity, entrusts human endeavors to its guardianship, and fosters respectful and harmonious relationships between people and the environment.
4. Education and values: The ritual serves as a model for instilling compassion, reverence for nature, and care for biodiversity among children and youth, nurturing values of respect and stewardship for the natural world.

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Analyse de sa viabilité et risques auxquels il est actuellement exposé

Décrivez le degré actuel de viabilité de l'élément, en particulier la fréquence et l'étendue de sa pratique, la vigueur des modes de transmission traditionnels, la composition démographique des praticiens et des publics, et sa durabilité. Veuillez aussi identifier et décrire les facteurs qui, le cas échéant, constituent une menace pour la pérennité de la transmission et de la représentation de l'élément et indiquez le degré de gravité et de proximité de tels facteurs, en accordant une attention particulière à tout renforcement ou affaiblissement de la viabilité de l'élément suite à son inscription.

Assessment of its viability and current risks

Sacred worship sites are a nature–culture heritage widely distributed across the territory of Mongolia. Today, the associated rituals have been revitalized and have regained the capacity to endure. Local communities now organize these rituals on their own initiative, though the frequency of worship varies according to tradition. State ceremonies are held once every five years, provincial and soum ceremonies once every three years, while herders and kinship groups generally perform their rituals annually in spring and autumn. Participation in these rituals is open and voluntary, regardless of age, gender, or religious affiliation. This broad public involvement ensures both the freedom of practice and the preservation of stability. Nevertheless, certain negative influences persist.
• In the present day, sacred worship sites face threats and risks arising from mining operations, population growth, urbanization, migration from rural to urban areas, overgrazing due to excessive livestock numbers, and factors linked to climate change. Among these, mining activities pose the most serious danger.
• To effectively mitigate these adverse impacts on heritage, it is necessary to conduct detailed assessments and analyses of the direct and indirect threats to the natural and cultural environment of sacred sites. Such an assessment should determine the scope and frequency of impacts and inform the development and implementation of comprehensive policies and measures aimed at reducing risks.

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Mise en œuvre des mesures de sauvegarde

Veuillez rendre compte des mesures de sauvegardes qui ont été décrites dans le dossier de candidature et dans un précédent rapport, le cas échéant. Décrivez de quelle manière elles ont été mises en œuvre et ont contribué de façon substantielle à la sauvegarde de l'élément au cours de la période considérée, en tenant compte des contraintes externes ou internes telles que des ressources limitées. Incluez en particulier des informations sur les mesures prises afin d'assurer la viabilité de l'élément en permettant à la communauté d'en poursuivre la pratique et la transmission. Fournissez les renseignements suivants en ce qui concerne la mise en œuvre de l’ensemble des mesures de sauvegarde ou du plan de sauvegarde :

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Objectifs et résultats

Indiquez quels objectifs principaux ont été atteints et quels résultats concrets ont été obtenus pendant la période considérée.

Objectives and results

The safeguarding activities outlined in the nomination dossier were planned to include research, training and workshops, awareness-raising, and the establishment of a legal framework. Based on the safeguarding plan reflected in the nomination materials, the activities were carefully evaluated, and the element was deemed to require urgent safeguarding. Accordingly, the Government of Mongolia, in cooperation with relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations, communities of tradition bearers, and associations, developed and implemented a national action plan.
The action plan, aimed at ensuring the viability of the element, comprised a wide range of measures designed to intensify research, enhance knowledge and understanding, improve policy and the legal environment, and strengthen institutional and community capacities.
Legal framework: Provisions establishing a legal environment for the safeguarding of the ritual of “Worshipping Sacred Mountains and Ovoos” have had a tangible impact. The Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage clearly defines categories and classifications of heritage. For the first time, Articles 5.1.9 and 5.1.10 included “sacred sites” and “places of historic events” within the category of “immovable historical and cultural monuments,” thereby recognizing them as cultural heritage.
Mongolia’s long-term development policy, Vision–2050, further reinforces this commitment. Clause 1.4.3 stipulates that geographical names should be restored to their original form, reviving traditional names based on historical sources, and that rituals associated with sacred mountains, waters, and sites should be preserved in their original form. Clause 1.5.9 calls for the identification of sacred mountains and sites, along with the collection and documentation of scriptures, legends, related works of art, and ritual objects associated with them.
The Policy and Action Programme of the President of Mongolia also emphasizes respect for mountain and ovoo rituals and traditional practices, and the safeguarding of state-sanctioned sacred mountains and national symbols of pride. In line with this, Resolution No. 89 of June 6, 2022, issued by the Head of the Office of the President, mandated the organization of research activities at state-sanctioned sacred mountains.

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Activités de sauvegarde

Dressez la liste des principales activités menées au cours de la période considérée pour obtenir ces résultats escomptés. Veuillez décrire les activités en détail en mentionnant leur efficacité et tout problème rencontré dans leur mise en œuvre.

Safeguarding activities

Safeguarding Activities
Activities under the Policy and Action Programme of the President of Mongolia
• By presidential decree, mountains revered by the people have been designated as state-sanctioned sacred sites. This continues the ancient tradition of organizing state and local ceremonies with broad public participation. Today, the President of Mongolia issues decrees to uphold this practice, ensuring that rituals of worship to the mountain spirits are conducted in accordance with traditional protocol, while enriching their content and meaning with new perspectives and approaches.
• Under presidential decrees issued between 2021 and 2025, the following mountains have been designated as state-sanctioned sacred sites:
(1) By Presidential Decree No. 81 of 2021, on the occasion of the 2230th anniversary of the founding of the Hunnu Empire, Noyon Mountain, located in Mandal soum of Selenge Province and Bornuur and Battsumber soums of Tuv Province, was declared a state sacred site. On June 14, a scholarly conference entitled “History and Culture of State-Sanctioned Noyon Mountain” was held in Mandal soum, presenting research on its history, geographical features, intangible sources, and fieldwork findings.
(2) Burkhan Buudai Mountain, located in Biger, Tsogt, and Khaliun soums of Gobi-Altai Province, was placed under national special protection by Parliamentary Resolution No. 43 of 1996. In 2023, it was further designated as a state sacred site by presidential decree, in recognition of its unique natural formation and long-standing tradition of veneration.
• Presidential Decree No. 28 of March 14, 2022, renewed the schedule for state ceremonies worshipping the spirits of sacred mountains, establishing a five-year cycle until 2036.
Ceremonies conducted under this schedule include:
• The state ceremony worshipping Altan Ovoo, held on August 5, 2023, in Sukhbaatar Province.
• The state ceremony worshipping Khan Khukhii Mountain in Uvs Province, held on July 27, 2022.
• The state ceremony worshipping Ikh Takhilgat Mountain of the Eastern Saikhan range in Umnugovi Province, held on June 15, 2023.
• The state ceremony worshipping Altan Khukhii Mountain in Khovd Province, held on July 22, 2023.
• The state ceremony worshipping Suvarga Khairkhan Mountain in Arkhangai Province, held on August 16, 2024.
• The state ceremony worshipping Burkhan Buudai Mountain in Gobi-Altai Province, held on July 20, 2024.
• The state ceremony worshipping Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain, held on July 22, 2024.
• The state ceremony worshipping Bogd Dunjingarav Mountain, including the “Seven Stars” ritual, held on September 10, 2025, with the participation of monks from Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Manzushir Monastery, local communities, and the organizing commission.
Educational and scholarly integration:
• The revised 2023 Civic Ethics Education Textbook for Grade 12 includes Chapter 3, “Learning from Our Traditional Heritage,” which covers Mongolian traditional ways of life, place names, and legends. It explains the historical origins and symbolism of geographical names, emphasizes the importance of protecting natural resources, and provides examples such as the legend of Erdenet Ovoo, Orkhon Lake, Bogd Khan, and Otgontenger Mountains.
• At the National University of Mongolia, courses such as Mongolian Civilization Studies (Literature Department), Ecological Anthropology (Anthropology Programme), and Religious Studies include modules on mountain and ovoo worship, rituals, and offerings. These academic integrations contribute significantly to the viability of the heritage.
• By Resolution No. 89 of June 6, 2022, the Head of the Office of the President mandated research on state-sanctioned sacred mountains. Research teams were tasked with studying the traditions, rituals, and geographical features of these sites, evaluating whether ceremonial protocols and schedules should be updated, and preparing recommendations. Based on this research, conferences and seminars were organized, and guidebooks were produced covering twelve state-sanctioned sacred mountains: Bogd Khan, Burkhan Khaldun, Otgontenger, Altan Ovoo, Suvarga Khairkhan, Sutai, Khan Khukhii, Altan Khukhii, Noyon, Altai Tavan Bogd, Ikh Bogd, and Gobi Gurvan Saikhan.
• Since 2022, the World Heritage–Burkhan Khaldun Cultural Festival has been held annually on June 22 to promote nomadic traditions and rituals associated with Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape.

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Participation de communautés, de groupes ou d'individus aux activités de sauvegarde

Veuillez décrire de quelle manière les communautés, les groupes ou, le cas échéant, les individus ainsi que les organisations non gouvernementales pertinentes ont participé de façon effective à l'exécution des mesures de sauvegarde, y compris en termes de rôles du genre. Décrivez le rôle joué par l'organisation ou l'organe chargé de l'exécution (dénomination, informations de référence, etc.) et les ressources humaines qui ont été mises à disposition pour la mise en œuvre des activités de sauvegarde.

Participation of communities, groups or individuals in the safeguarding activities

Since ancient times, the Mongolian people have sustained their livelihoods through traditional wisdom and practices. Even in the contemporary era of rapid scientific and technological advancement, these traditions retain their enduring value. The safeguarding and development of such knowledge has therefore emerged as a matter of necessity and cultural responsibility.
Traditional knowledge encompasses indigenous technological know-how, ecological wisdom, scientific insights, and medical practices. It remains an essential and continuously evolving part of daily life for many local communities. Closely tied to traditional social bonds, this knowledge is preserved and transmitted within society, most often across generations. In relation to genetic resources, traditional knowledge is diverse, and its transmission and protection have historically been regulated through customary norms. Communities have maintained strict codes to safeguard sacred knowledge, particularly that associated with mountain and cairn rituals, which are often kept secret and protected from disclosure.

Within the State Integrated Database of Cultural Heritage, approximately 806 people are recorded as practitioners of the ritual of “Worshipping Sacred Mountains and Ovoos.” Many practitioners also possess accompanying knowledge in all 7 domains.
Mountain worship rituals are performed in conjunction with artistic expressions such as praise songs for nature, epic chanting, long songs, and instrumental music on the morin khuur and tsuur. These performances embody the living heritage of Mongolia and serve as vehicles for transmission to younger generations.
Exemplary Practitioners:
• E. Baatarjav, Honored Cultural Worker of Mongolia and epic chanter, has since 1992 revived, localized, researched, and promoted worldwide the practices of epic chanting, musical heritage, and ritual invocations within mountain worship ceremonies. In 2022, he revived the traditional form of the Great Black Banner ritual in Dornod Province.
• B. Naranbat, head of the Khunnu Tsuur Association and inheritor of the tsuur tradition, has carried forward the mountain worship ritual through ancestral melodies. In 2023, he presented the ritual at the Nomadic Mongolia World Cultural Festival with the National Museum of Mongolia; in 2024, with the National Center for Cultural Heritage; and in 2025, together with inheritors in Ulaanbaatar, he showcased the ritual to the public.
Safeguarding Measures
The safeguarding of these practices has been supported by a wide range of institutions, including:
• Office of the President of Mongolia
• Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth
• Department of Culture and Arts, Cabinet Secretariat
• National Center for Cultural Heritage
• World Heritage Administration of the Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its sacred surroundings
• Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, National University of Mongolia
• Provincial and soum citizens’ representative assemblies, governors’ offices, and affiliated monasteries
The ritual of “Worshipping Sacred Mountains and Ovoos” represents a vital expression of Mongolia’s intangible cultural heritage. Its safeguarding ensures the continuity of traditional knowledge systems, reinforces community identity, and contributes to the diversity of humanity’s cultural expressions. Through the dedicated efforts of practitioners and institutions, this living heritage continues to be transmitted, revitalized, and shared with the world.

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Calendrier

Indiquez, sous forme de calendrier, les dates de mise en œuvre de chacune des activités.

Timetable

Within the scope of the reporting cycle, the following safeguarding initiatives were realized:
- On 6 June 2022, pursuant to Order No. 89 of the Chief of Staff of the Office of the President entitled “On Organizing Research on State-Sanctioned Sacred Mountains”, a research team was mandated to study the traditions, rituals, and natural and geographical features of state-sacred mountain worship. The team was tasked with developing proposals regarding the renewal of ritual procedures and ceremonial schedules. In accordance with this order, research was conducted on 13 state-sacred mountains.
- In July 2022, a joint team comprising staff from the Office of the President and faculty members of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the National University of Mongolia carried out research on the rituals, history, religion, and culture of the state-sacred Suvaraga Khairkhan Mountain in Tsetserleg city, and in Tsenkher, Erdenebulgan, and Bulgan districts. The second phase of the research was conducted in August in Tsenkher and Bulgan districts, covering a distance of 3,000 km and engaging with 45 local residents to collect primary data. As a result, in 2023, a three-volume study entitled “Religious and Cultural Research on the State-Sacred Suvaraga Khairkhan Mountain” was published.
- Between 2021 and 2025, the Administration for the Protection of Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred sites conducted field research on intangible cultural heritage, sacred sites, and rituals in Mungunmorit soum of Tuv Province, and in Umnudelger and Batshireet soums of Khentii Province, areas recognized as part of the World Heritage site.
- In 2022–2023, under the theme “Worship Rituals of Burkhan Khaldun Mountain”, lessons were delivered to secondary school students, accompanied by sociological surveys. A total of 182 students participated: 74 from Batshireet soum, 55 from Umnudelger soum of Khentii Province, and 53 from Mungunmorit soum, Töv Province.
- From 2022 to 2025, the “World Heritage – Burkhan Khaldun” Cultural Heritage Festival was organized annually.
- In 2023, Gobi-Altai Province hosted the centennial “Jangar–2023” Festival in honor of its hundred-year milestone.
- Between 2022 and 2025, the “Nomadic Mongolia World Cultural Festival” incorporated and promoted the regional specificities of the Mountain Cairn Worship Ritual within its programs, thereby raising awareness among national and international audiences.

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Dépenses budgétaires

Veuillez fournir le détail des montants des fonds utilisés pour la mise en œuvre de chaque activité (si possible, en dollars des États-Unis), en indiquant dans chaque cas l’origine du financement (sources gouvernementales, contributions en nature des communautés, etc.).

Budget

Article 41 of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage stipulates that the financing of cultural heritage shall be provided from the state budget, local budgets, funds, donations, and assistance granted by citizens of Mongolia and foreign nationals, international organizations, legal entities, and other sources. Article 13, clause 13.1.13, specifies that “measures related to nominating cultural heritage for inscription on the World Heritage List, as well as safeguarding, preserving, transmitting, and promoting cultural heritage already inscribed on the World Heritage List, shall be reflected annually in the state budget and financed accordingly.”
Furthermore, Article 15 of the same law grants the Citizens’ Representative Khurals of aimags, the capital city, soums, and districts the authority to:
• “Ensure the implementation of legislation on the protection of cultural heritage within their territory, develop and implement programs and plans, approve the necessary budget and funds, and exercise oversight” (Article 15.1.1).
Article 16 defines the powers of the aimag and capital city governors, including:
• “Identify bearers of intangible cultural heritage, promote them to the public, provide support, and organize activities for transmission” (Article 16.1.12).

These provisions enable the allocation of local budgets for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage.
1. Rituals of worship at sacred sites have become a customary practice, annually organized with financial support from administrative units, local councils, citizens, and enterprises. Across Mongolia, an average of 990 rituals are performed each year, with an expenditure of 700,000 MNT per ritual. The funding sources are:
• State budget: 150,000,000 MNT
• Citizens/individuals: 400,000,000 MNT
• NGOs: 150,000,000 MNT
Total: 693,000,000 MNT
2. In accordance with the Resolution “On Organizing Research at State Sacred Mountains,” studies were conducted on the traditions, rituals, natural and geographical features of state sacred mountains, as well as proposals regarding whether to revise the ceremonial order and schedule of worship. Research was carried out on 12 state sacred mountains, with 10,000,000 MNT allocated per mountain, totaling 120,000,000 MNT.
3. Between 2021–2025, the Administration for Protection allocated 10,000,000 MNT for research on the intangible cultural heritage of Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred sites.
4. A book titled “World Heritage: Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and Its Surrounding Sacred Mountains and Waters” was published and distributed to local citizens, costing 7,000,000 MNT.
5. The Citizens’ Representative Khural of Dornod aimag allocated 48,000,000 MNT between 2021–2025 for rituals at sacred mountains, ovoos, and rivers.
6. Dundgovi aimag spent 22,841,840 MNT on rituals at sacred mountains, ovoos, and rivers.
7. Khuvsgul aimag allocated 45,000,000 MNT for similar rituals.

Total expenditure: 945,841,840 MNT.

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Efficacité globale des activités de sauvegarde

Procédez à une évaluation globale de l'efficacité des activités menées pour parvenir aux résultats escomptés et de l'utilisation des fonds nécessaires à leur mise en œuvre. Veuillez indiquer de quelles manières les activités ont contribué à l’obtention des résultats et si d'autres activités auraient été mieux adaptées à cette fin. Indiquez aussi si les mêmes résultats auraient pu être obtenus avec de moindres ressources financières, si les ressources humaines disponibles étaient appropriées et si les communautés, groupes et individus concernés auraient pu participer davantage.

Overall effectiveness of the safeguarding activities

• Between 2021–2025, the Administration for the Protection of Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape conducted field research on intangible cultural heritage, sacred sites, and rituals in Mungunmorit soum of Tuv aimag, and Umnudelger and Batshireet soums of Khentii aimag, which are part of the World Heritage property.
• From 2021–2025, the Government Implementing Agency for Culture and Arts Authority organized step-by-step training on intangible cultural heritage for local cultural departments. The training included modules on the intangible heritage of “Ovoo Worship Rituals.”
• Work was carried out to identify, document, and establish a preliminary database of sacred sites, rituals, and their bearers, communities and individuals in Mungunmort, Umnudelger, and Batshireet soums. A total of 125 bearers were registered, and 63 sacred sites were documented. Based on the research results, the book “World Heritage: Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and Its Surrounding Sacred Mountains and Waters” was published and distributed to local citizens.
• In 2022–2023, training sessions on the theme “Worship Traditions of Burkhan Khaldun Mountain” were organized for secondary school students. A total of 182 students participated: 74 from Batshireet soum, 55 from Umnudelger soum, and 53 from Mungunmorit soum.
• In Khuvsgul aimag, a preliminary survey was conducted to record the names, locations, and frequency of worship of sacred mountains and ovoos, documenting 200 sites. In collaboration with local cultural centers and schools, training sessions on “Rituals, History, and Customs of Worship” were organized in nine soums, enhancing local knowledge and understanding. Information boards indicating the locations of sacred ovoos were also installed in bag centers.
• In July 2022, research on the rituals, history, religion, and culture of the State Sacred Suvarga Khairkhan Mountain was conducted in Tsetserleg city, Tsenkher, Erdenebulgan, and Bulgan soums by staff of the Office of the President and faculty members of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the National University of Mongolia. The second phase of the research was carried out in August in Tsenkher and Bulgan soums, covering 3,000 km and interviewing 45 citizens to collect primary data. As a result, in 2023, a three-volume book titled “Religious and Cultural Studies Related to the State Sacred Suvarga Khairkhan Mountain” was published.
• In Dundgovi aimag, local citizens have established the practice of conducting rituals to worship their mountains and waters in spring (May–June) and autumn (July–August). To revive and promote the fading traditions of Mongolians who have long cherished and protected nature, the event “Magical Day of Nature and Culture” has been organized and institutionalized.
• The Citizens’ Representative Khural of Dornod aimag approved local regulations on rituals for sacred mountains, ovoos, and rivers, designating 11 sacred sites for protection. Six sacred mountains and ovoos are worshipped once every three years, while five sacred rivers are worshipped once every five years.
These measures have significantly contributed to strengthening the spirit of protecting nature through the practice of ovoo worship rituals and are regarded as good examples of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.

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C. Mise à jour des mesures de sauvegarde

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Plan de sauvegarde mis à jour

Veuillez fournir une mise à jour du plan de sauvegarde inclus dans le dossier de candidature ou dans le précédent rapport. En particulier, veuillez donner des informations détaillées comme suit :

1. a. Quels sont les objectifs principaux visés et les résultats concrets attendus ?
2. b. Quelles sont les activités principales à mener pour atteindre ces résultats attendus ? Veuillez décrire les activités en détail et dans l'ordre d'exécution, en démontrant leur faisabilité.
3. c. Comment le ou les États parties concernés soutiennent-ils la mise en œuvre du plan de sauvegarde mis à jour ?

Updated safeguarding plan

In the field of preserving and safeguarding sacred sites, Mongolia’s long-term development policy “Vision 2050”, the Five-Year Development Guidelines of Mongolia for 2021–2025, the Government Action Program of Mongolia, the Plan of Measures to Implement the Government Action Program, and the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Culture for 2021–2024 serve as overarching legal and policy frameworks.
• Vision 2050 specifies in clause 1.4.3: “Restore original names of land and water, revive names that have been changed based on authentic sources, and restore traditional rituals associated with sacred mountains, waters, and sites in their original form.”
Clause 1.5.9 further states: “Identify sacred mountains, waters, and sites, and research the scriptures, historical legends, related artworks, objects, and instruments used at these sacred places.”
a) Objectives of the plan: Aiming to strengthen the viability of this heritage element, to identify worshipped sites, and register and document the traditional knowledge, written sutras, and oral stories associated with it, and organize awareness-raising activities for the public for promoting the function and importance of this heritage element, and conduct the apprenticeship training.
The objective of the updated safeguarding plan is:

1. Enhance the legal environment (2026)
2. Organize registration, research, and documentation (2026–2029)
3. Organize dissemination and transmission activities (2026–2029)
4. Assess the viability of the heritage element: (2029)
- Organize a working group to assess the viability based on registration and research.

b) Expected outcomes:
• Risk-prone sites will be researched and protected.
• Knowledge and awareness of ovoo worship rituals will increase among bearers and the general public, thereby improving heritage preservation and safeguarding.
• Registration and research of heritage bearers will be regularly updated.
• The resilience and sustainability of heritage will be strengthened.
• The number of apprentices will grow, and their skill levels will improve.
• Research related to heritage will advance.
• An effective safeguarding plan based on inspection and inventory results will be established.
• Assessment will be done on the viability of this heritage element.
c) Concerned support
- Ensure policy, organizational, financial, and investment support from the Government of Mongolia, The Office of the President, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, the Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Government implementing Agency for Cultural and Arts Authority, The National Center for Cultural Heritage Center, UNESCO National Commission of Mongolia, the Local Governors of Provinces and soums, NGOs, artists, practitioners, apprentices, researchers, and citizens will support and implement the updated safeguarding plan.

C.2.

Calendrier des activités à venir

Veuillez fournir un calendrier du plan de sauvegarde mis à jour (sur une période d’environ quatre ans).

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Timetable

An updated plan to systematically preserve, safeguard, and transmit the Mongolian ritual of Mountains and Ovoos Worship is scheduled to be implemented in phases between 2026–2029. The implementation period will be divided into the following main stages:

In 2026,

- Aiming to strengthen the viability of this heritage element, the Government of Mongolia will focus on the supporting system for the practitioners of intangible cultural heritage; therefore, the Government has planned to adopt the “Law on Supporting Practitioners of Intangible Cultural Heritage” in 2026.
- The Regualtion for State Sacred sites will be updated (The present regulation has adopted by the 85th Decree of the President of Mongolia in 2010 as named “Regulation for worshipping practices of tengris of the State sacred sites” and it is regulated only the practices associated with sacred mountains and Ovoos, and further updates will regulated the practices associated with the sacred water, lake and rivers. This regulation will be updated by 2026.)
- Publish and disseminate a book on the rituals and ceremonial order of worship at the 13 State Sacred Mountains.

In 2026- 2029,
- To identify worshipped sites, organize a register, and document the traditional knowledge, written sutras, and oral stories associated with it in cooperation with research institutes and local organizations, and establish a detailed database of sacred ovoos at the soum and bag levels.
- To conduct the research and registration of sacred sites at risk of and around the mining area.
- Organize awareness-raising activities for the public to promote the function and importance of this heritage element and conduct apprenticeship trainings based on local practitioners and their worshipping practices associated with local specificity.
- In 2029, expand public–private cooperation on “Safeguarding Sacred Sites” and disseminate best practices.

In 2027-2028,
- In 2027–2028, conduct training sessions involving local record-keepers, bag leaders, heritage bearers, and environmental protectors, and intensify efforts to raise public awareness in collaboration with cultural centers.
In 2029,
- Assessment will be done on the viability of this heritage element.

This plan is designed to be implemented based on local participation, government policy, and public support.

C.3.

Budget des activités à venir

Veuillez fournir les estimations des fonds requis pour la mise en œuvre du plan de sauvegarde actualisé (si possible, en dollars des États-Unis), en identifiant les ressources disponibles (sources gouvernementales, contributions en nature des communautés, etc.)

Budget

In the “Vision 2050”, clause 1.4.3 “Restore original names of land and water, revive names that have been changed based on authentic sources, and restore traditional rituals associated with sacred mountains, waters, and sites in their original form.” Clause 1.5.9 further states: “Identify sacred mountains, waters, and sites, and research the scriptures, historical legends, related artworks, objects, and instruments used at these sacred places”. This was planned to be implemented between 2020 and 2050.
• To identify worshipped sites, organize a register, and document the traditional knowledge, written sutras, and oral stories associated with it in cooperation with research institutes and local organizations, and establish a detailed database of sacred ovoos at the soum and bag levels (budget – 315,000,000 MNT).
• To conduct the research and registration of sacred sites at risk of and around the mining area (budget – 50,000,000 MNT).
• Publish and disseminate a book on the rituals and ceremonial order of worship at the 13 State Sacred Mountains (budget – 200,000,000 MNT).
• To promote and raise awareness of the mountains and ovoos worship rituals, a series of training programs will be organized and institutionalized between 2026–2029. (budget – 100,000,000 MNT.)
Grand Total Expenditure: 665,000,000 MNT.

C.4.

Participation des communautés

Veuillez décrire comment les communautés, groupes et individus ainsi que les organisations non gouvernementales pertinentes ont été impliqués, y compris en termes de rôles du genre, dans la mise à jour du plan de sauvegarde et comment ils seront impliqués dans sa mise en œuvre.

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Community participation

The updated action plan has been developed in alignment with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, the National Center for Cultural Heritage, the UNESCO National Commission of Mongolia, the Government Implementing Agency for Culture and Arts, the Administration for the Protection of the World Heritage Site Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its Surrounding Sacred Landscape, representatives of both elder and younger generations of the element practitioners, relevant government institutions, scholars and researchers. It is aligned with Mongolia’s National Program for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage, the long-term development policy document Vision-2050, the Policy on Supporting Cultural and Creative Industries (2024), and the Government Action Plan of Mongolia.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth is responsible for creating a favorable legal environment, formulating policies, incorporating the necessary budget into the state budget, and exercising oversight. The Government Implementing Agency for Culture and Arts will provide leadership and methodological guidance for nationwide activities. The National Center for Cultural Heritage will organize safeguarding activities, national-level inventory, festivals, and academic conferences, in cooperation with trainers and heritage bearers across 21 aimags and 9 districts.
The activities included in the plan will be implemented in consultation and collaboration with institutions whose functions are specified in the Law on the Protection of Cultural Heritage, as well as other governmental and non-governmental organizations, researchers, and the public.
Heritage bearers are entrusted with the responsibility of transmitting, promoting, and disseminating intangible cultural heritage at both national and international levels, and are expected to actively participate in the safeguarding activities outlined in the plan.

C.5.

Contexte institutionnel

Veuillez indiquer quelles institutions sont en charge de la gestion locale et de la sauvegarde de l'élément inscrit sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente, notamment :

1. a. l'(les) organisme(s) compétent(s) impliqué(s) dans sa gestion et/ou sa sauvegarde ;
2. b. l'(les) organisation(s) de la communauté ou du groupe concernée(s) par l'élément et sa sauvegarde.

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Institutional context

A. Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth
Address: Ministry of Culture of Mongolia, 7th khoroo, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Specialist: Tserendorj Tsolmon
Specialist responsible for coordinating the implementation of intangible cultural heritage policy
Phone: +976-51-265617
Fax: +976-
Email: tsolmon@moc.gov.mn
Mobile: +976-99057308
Email: info@moc.gov.mn
Website: moc.gov.mn
B. Government Implementing Agency Culture and Arts Authority
Address: Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar City, Sukhbaatar District, 8th khoroo, Cultural Palace, Building G, 6th floor
Senior Specialist: Jargalsaikhan Nasanjargal
Responsible for intangible cultural heritage affairs
Mobile: +976-99086285
Email: nasaa08@gmail.com
C. National Center for Cultural Heritage
Address: Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar City, Khan-Uul District, 21st khoroo, Buyant Ukhaa 2 residential area, National Center for Cultural Heritage
Head of Registration and Information Department: Arslan Saruul
Phone: +976-99030405
Email: a.saruul@ncch.gov.mn, saku_tuntic@yahoo.com

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Tsolmon

D. Participation des communautés à l'établissement du présent rapport

Décrivez les mesures qui ont été prises pour assurer la plus large participation possible des communautés, des groupes et, le cas échéant, des individus ainsi que des organisations non gouvernementales pertinentes concernés pendant la préparation du présent rapport.

Participation of communities in preparing this report

By Order A/51 of 2025, issued by the Government Implementing Agency for Culture and Arts, an official working group was established to prepare and draft the “Periodic Report on Intangible Cultural Heritage Requiring Urgent Safeguarding” for UNESCO.
The working group included representatives from the Government Implementing Agency for Culture and Arts, the National Center for Cultural Heritage, the Administration for the Protection of the World Heritage Site Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its Surrounding Sacred Landscape, the Institute of Culture and Arts Studies under the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture, as well as relevant heritage bearers. In addition, bearers of the intangible cultural heritage of the Mongolian Mountain and Ovoo Worship Ritual, local cultural heritage officers, and researchers also participated in the preparation of this report.

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Coordination Officer for Policy Implementation of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Department of Cultural Heritage
Ministry of Culture

E. Signature au nom de l'État partie

Le rapport doit être signé par un responsable habilité à le signer pour le compte de l’État, avec la mention de son nom, de son titre et de la date de soumission.

Nom

Mr. DAVAATSEREN Byambasuren

Titre

The State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia

Date

12-12-2025

Signature

Chargement du rapport périodique signé

Rapport sur l'état d'un élément inscrit sur la liste du patrimoine culturel immatériel nécessitant une sauvegarde urgente

A. Page de couverture

A.1.

État partie

Nom de l'État partie

A.2.

Date du dépôt de l'instrument de ratification, d'acceptation, d'approbation ou d'adhésion

Elle peut être consultée en ligne.

Date of deposit of the instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession

2005-06-29

A.3.

Élément inscrit sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente qui fait l'objet du présent rapport

Nom de l'élément

Mongolian traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites

Inscrit en

2013

État(s) soumissionnaire(s)

A.4.

Période considérée dans le présent rapport

Veuillez indiquer la période couverte par le présent rapport.

Reporting period covered by this report

01-01-2018 - 31-12-2021

A.5.

Autres éléments inscrits sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente, le cas échéant

Veuillez établir une liste de tous les autres éléments présents sur le territoire de votre pays qui sont inscrits sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente et indiquer en quelle année ils y ont été inscrits ; pour ce qui est des éléments multinationaux, veuillez indiquer quels autres États sont concernés.

Other elements inscribed on the Urgent Safeguarding List, if any

A.6.

Synthèse du rapport

Veuillez fournir une synthèse du rapport, qui permette au grand public de comprendre l'état actuel de l'élément, mentionne toute incidence positive ou négative de son inscription et fasse état des mesures de sauvegarde mises en œuvre pendant la période considérée et leur possible mise à jour les années suivantes.

Executive summary of the report

The “Mongolian traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites” was inscribed on the on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding of UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, in 2017. Accordingly, Mongolia is taking step-by-step measures to revive the “Mongolian traditional practices of worshiping the sacred sites”, to strengthen its capacity and to safeguard at the national and local levels. The protection activities included in the nomination documents were carried out as planned, including research, training, advocacy, and the creation of a legal environment. It also covered participation of the local authorities, local people, heritage practitioners, their descendants, folk artists, cultural activists, experts and researchers from governmental and non-governmental organizations. In order to preserve and promote sacred sites nationwide, related resolutions have been issued and a legal environment has been created.
One of the major activities related to the ongoing work is the UNESCO project “Supporting Sustainable Development by Safeguarding Mongolian traditional practices and rituals of worshipping the sacred sites” (2019-2021) aimed at reviving the heritage. The project was initiated by the UNESCO-accredited NGO - “Natural and Cultural Heritage Protection Fund”. Implemented in close collaboration with the Government Implementing Agency, the Department of Culture and Arts; National Center for Cultural Heritage; related NGOs; social media organizations; communities; and heritage practitioners. With aim to contribute to the strengthening of the sustainability of the heritage element the project launched the “Let's Respect our Motherland and Heritage” campaign to establish the ability to study, document, and promote heritage sites, increase public awareness, train trainers, and implemented series of activities reaching certain progress.
Since the 1990s, the Government of Mongolia has been actively pursuing a policy of reviving and promoting national culture, customs and traditions. Although Mongolian people put much effort in reviving the sacred sites, and traditional customs, there are still some negative consequences. Mongolia's urbanization, and rural-urban migration have reduced the scope of traditional cultural spaces. In addition, due to the country’s rich sources of minerals such as coal, gold, and copper, numbers of mining companies are being operating in the country. As a result, large areas of Mongolia have exploration and mining licenses, which continue to threaten traditional customs and traditions. In addition, too many people participate in sacred sites' worshipping rituals, which has a negative impact on the environment. Activities in the coming years will include support to ensure that rituals are properly practiced, reducing movement from rural to urban areas, slowing migration, and mitigating risk-affected sites at the mining areas.

A.7.

Personne à contacter pour la correspondance

Donnez le nom, l'adresse et les coordonnées d'une personne à qui toute correspondance concernant le rapport doit être adressée.

Titre (Mme/M., etc.)

Ms

Nom de famille

Tserendorj

Prénom

Tsolmon

Institution/fonction

Coordination Officer for Policy Implementation of Intangible Cultural Heritage Department of Cultural Heritage Ministry of Culture

Adresse

Ministry of Culture of Mongolia, Sukhbaatar district, 7th sub-district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Numéro de téléphone

+976 51-265617 312735; +976 99057308

Adresse électronique

tsolmon@moc.gov.mn

Autres informations pertinentes

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Ms

B. État de l'élément inscrit sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente

Veuillez vous référer au dossier de candidature ou aux précédents rapports, le cas échéant, pour savoir quand établir un rapport sur l'état actuel de l'élément et ne rendez compte que des changements pertinents survenus depuis la date de son inscription sur la Liste ou depuis le précédent rapport. Les dossiers de candidature, les calendriers spécifiques et les précédents rapports, le cas échéant, sont disponibles à l'adresse suivante : https://ich.unesco.org ou peuvent être demandés au Secrétariat.

L'État partie s'efforce de prêter une attention particulière au rôle du genre et d'assurer la plus large participation possible des communautés, des groupes et, le cas échéant, des individus concernés ainsi que des organisations non gouvernementales pertinentes pendant le processus de préparation de ce rapport ; il lui est demandé au point D ci-dessous de décrire de quelle manière il y est parvenu.

B.1.

Fonctions sociales et culturelles

Expliquez les fonctions, les significations sociales et culturelles de l'élément aujourd'hui, au sein et pour ces communautés, les caractéristiques de ses détenteurs et de ses praticiens et décrivez, entre autres, toute catégorie de personnes exerçant un rôle ou des responsabilités spécifiques vis-à-vis de l'élément. Une attention particulière devrait être accordée à tout changement pertinent susceptible d'avoir des répercussions sur le critère d’inscription U.1 (« L’élément est constitutif du patrimoine culturel immatériel tel que défini à l'article 2 de la Convention »).

Social and cultural functions

The worshipping of the sacred sites first originated with shamanism and was later enriched by Buddhist compassion. From the 1930s onward until the 1990s, this beautiful tradition was almost forgotten and threatened with extinction due to the communist ideology's policy of denying and suppressing as an "old", "outdated" tradition and "religious heresies".
This ritual is a complex religious and cultural heritage of Mongolia and plays an important role in the spiritual, social, cultural, and artistic life. These include:
1. It is important to ensure unity. Sacred sites worshipping practices are activities in which people participate voluntarily. During the worshipping, the local people share the traditions, teach children and young people how to worship the sacred sites, communities participate actively in the preparations for the event voluntarily and sincerely. In this sense, it is important by promoting to the local people the need to preserve the natural and cultural heritage, to unite for the good of their homeland, to respect each other, to work, and to live together.
2. It plays an important role in setting the norms of humane social relations. This tradition plays a valuable role in regulating social relations, such as human to nature, humans to animals, and human to human relations. This ritual is manifested in the fact that people see nature as an entity that has its' spirits and respects it by bringing sacrifices to them and entrusting their livelihood to nature, thus creating a positive relationship between humans and nature.
Mongolians also believe that animals and birds have the same right to live in peace as humans do, and the tradition teaches to have compassionate relationships to not do the unjust killing of animals and loot their pastures.
During the rituals of worshipping of the sacred sites, people refrain from bad deeds, such as the use of alcohol, causing unrest, quarreling, and harming the land and nature, which strengthens humane and compassionate relations between people.
This ritual, transmitted and inherited by Mongolians, plays an important role in cultivating and enriching the idea of protecting nature and wildlife, and preserving valuable cultural heritage. The Traditional worshipping of the sacred sites has evolved over the centuries and has found its present form.

B.2.

Analyse de sa viabilité et risques auxquels il est actuellement exposé

Décrivez le degré actuel de viabilité de l'élément, en particulier la fréquence et l'étendue de sa pratique, la vigueur des modes de transmission traditionnels, la composition démographique des praticiens et des publics, et sa durabilité. Veuillez aussi identifier et décrire les facteurs qui, le cas échéant, constituent une menace pour la pérennité de la transmission et de la représentation de l'élément et indiquez le degré de gravité et de proximité de tels facteurs, en accordant une attention particulière à tout renforcement ou affaiblissement de la viabilité de l'élément suite à son inscription.

Assessment of its viability and current risks

Worshipping of the sacred sites is a widespread heritage in all provinces of Mongolia. Today, the tradition has been revived and has ability survive further in the future. Rituals are traditionally organized by local people, and the frequency of rituals varies according to tradition. State-level activities are performed once every five years, while provinces and soum (administration unit) level rituals are performed once every three years. Herders, on the other hand, perform their rituals mainly in spring and autumn each year. Worshipping activities are organized free and people of all ages, regardless of age, gender, or religion can participate freely and voluntarily in the worshipping rituals, so that the tradition could developed and maintained easily, with the support of the general public. However, there are still some negative factors affecting it.
Current threats to he sacred sites include mining activities, population dispersal, urbanization, urban migration, overgrazing due to overpopulation of the domestic animals, and climate change. The most serious of these is mining.
In order to intensively reduce these negative impacts on heritage, a detailed assessment and analysis of these threats and risks that directly and indirectly affect the natural and cultural environment of the sacred area will be conducted, and the scope and frequency of impacts will be determined. There is a need for the dedicated policy to be developed and implemented.

B.3.

Mise en œuvre des mesures de sauvegarde

Veuillez rendre compte des mesures de sauvegardes qui ont été décrites dans le dossier de candidature et dans un précédent rapport, le cas échéant. Décrivez de quelle manière elles ont été mises en œuvre et ont contribué de façon substantielle à la sauvegarde de l'élément au cours de la période considérée, en tenant compte des contraintes externes ou internes telles que des ressources limitées. Incluez en particulier des informations sur les mesures prises afin d'assurer la viabilité de l'élément en permettant à la communauté d'en poursuivre la pratique et la transmission. Fournissez les renseignements suivants en ce qui concerne la mise en œuvre de l’ensemble des mesures de sauvegarde ou du plan de sauvegarde :

B.3.a.

Objectifs et résultats

Indiquez quels objectifs principaux ont été atteints et quels résultats concrets ont été obtenus pendant la période considérée.

Objectives and results

The safeguarding activities included in the nomination documents are planned to conduct research, organize training sessions, conduct publicity, and create a legal environment. Based on the safeguarding plan outlined in the nomination materials, the Government of Mongolia, in cooperation with relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations, heritage practitioners and communities, developed and implemented a national action plan. The action plan to ensure viability of the heritage element (2018-2021) consists of a wide range of activities aimed at intensifying research, raising awareness, improving the policy and legal environment, and building capacity.
During this periodic reporting period, the following objectives were set to protect the “Mongolian traditional practice of worshiping the sacred sites” in 2018-2021. These include:
- Improving the legal environment for safeguarding the heritage;
- Establish a specialized registry and database of heritage practitioners;
- Development of heritage research;
- Promoting heritage, organizing trainings and meetings;
- Identify effective methods of formal and non-formal education and train students;
- Promite and support the heritage practitioners.
Results:
- Within the framework of improving the legal environment for heritage protection, the Government of Mongolia has revised the Law on Culture and the Law on Protection of Cultural Heritage.
- Within the framework of creating a specialized registration and information database of heritage practitioners, software for registration and information of sacred places (http://tahilga.mongoluv.mn) was created and information on 810 sacred sites, and heritage practitioners from 20 administrative units of 20 provinces and the capital city was included.
- The UNESCO project “Supporting Sustainable Development by reviving the tradition of worshiping sacred sites in Mongolia” (2018-2022) implemented at a time when the specifics of the ritual rituals are fading and becoming commonplace, and there is a shortage of senior heritage practitioners who know and manage the ritual rituals, has achieved the following positive results. The project plays an important role in increasing the social and cultural significance of the heritage among the community and the inheriting community. Since the start of the project, there has been an increase in awareness among young people, and there has been an increase in voluntary participation in rituals, awareness of their importance, value, and revival of old traditions. Local authorities, cultural workers and citizens' representatives played a key role in conducting research and advocacy work in four regions of Mongolia.
- In order to protect sacred places, governmental and non-governmental organizations created scientific and educational TV programs and broadcasted them to the general public.

Challenges:
- It is common for local government representatives (governor's offices, cultural centers, and local monasteries) to perform the worshiping of sacred sites. Although the administration makes decisions and supports the conducting of worshiping rituals, and it becomes a stable process, on the other hand, there is a risk that the ritual will be standardized and the specifics of the tradition will be blurred. This is evidenced by the results of the research conducted within the framework of the project and the information collected in the registry of the information database (http://tahilga.mongoluv.mn).

B.3.b.

Activités de sauvegarde

Dressez la liste des principales activités menées au cours de la période considérée pour obtenir ces résultats escomptés. Veuillez décrire les activités en détail en mentionnant leur efficacité et tout problème rencontré dans leur mise en œuvre.

Safeguarding activities

The Law on Protection of Cultural Heritage defines the classification of cultural heritage in detail, and in articles 5.1.9., 5.1.10. for the first time, “sacred places” and “historical monuments” are defined as cultural heritage in the category of “Immovable historical and cultural monuments”.
During the reporting period, the following measures were implemented.

1. Within the framework of improving the legal environment and heritage protection system:

In July 2021, the Government of Mongolia approved a resolution to amend the Law on Protection of Cultural Heritage, which includes the following provisions related to the protection of intangible cultural heritage. These include:
Newly added provisions:
- 14.1.10. Protect and restore the authenticity and integrity of historical and cultural immovable monuments listed in the World Heritage Tentative List and the World Heritage List, protect and strengthen the viability of intangible cultural heritage listed in the UNESCO Representative List and List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to include measures in the annual state budget and implement them; ”
- 14.1.17. To take measures to register immovable historical and cultural monuments in the World Heritage Tentative List and the World Heritage List, and to register intangible cultural heritage in the UNESCO Representative List and List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding; ”
Amended provisions:
- 8.4. Intangible cultural heritage shall be registered in the National Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, taking into account its historical, cultural, artistic, aesthetic and scientific value and importance.
- 27.3. Permission to conduct paleontological, archeological exploration, excavation and intangible cultural heritage research in the territory of Mongolia shall be issued by the Government member in charge of cultural affairs based on the proposal of the Professional Council under the state central administrative body in charge of cultural affairs.

The above amendments will take effect on January 1, 2022.
In addition, Mongolia's long-term development policy “Vision - 2050” states “1.4.3. To restore the names of renamed places based on the research materials, and restore the traditional rituals related to sacred sites and places; 1.5.9. To identify sacred mountains and water areas, to research written material, history and legends, related works of art and artifacts that used at the sacred sites”.
The Government of Mongolia has established the administration office under the Ministry of Culture to manage the preservation and protection of the World Heritage Site - The Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape in 2020. The Administration office started operating from the April 2020.
Following the Presidential Decree No. 81 of 2021 the Noyon-Uul Mountain was declared as a state sacred mountain that preserves the cultural heritage of the Xiongnu Empire, and the protection boundaries were established.
The “Geographical Name Council” was established in 2019 under the Department of Land Management, Geodesy and Cartography. The council has sub-councils in 21 provinces, 9 districts and 330 soums and based on the old maps, research and suggestions of local sub-councils, the names of the places being restored given an accurate Mongolian name and introduced to the public. Representatives of the Ministry of Culture are members of the board and plan to work closely with the council in research, training and advocacy to protect the heritage.
From 2020, the Minister of Culture of Mongolia will sign annual agreements with the governors of 21 provinces and the capital city on the protection of cultural heritage, which will undoubtedly contribute to increasing the role and participation of local governments in the protection of cultural heritage.
In 2021, the Government of Mongolia decided to establish Culture Departments in the provinces. Prior to that, the province governor's office had a “Department of Education and Culture” and a small number of people were in charge of cultural issues. It is hoped that the change will improve the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, the quality and access to cultural services, and the implementation of state cultural policy at the local level.
2. In the field of registration and research:
- In the framework of the UNESCO project implemented in 2019-2021, the work on identifying local sacred sites, rituals, their heritage practitioners and individuals, and creating a primary registration database has been underway since 2010. In order to increase the database, in 2019, research expeditions were successfully organized in four regions.
- Based on the information collected in the framework of the survey, the above-mentioned relevant organizations and practitioners together compiled and disseminated information on 810 sacred places, mountains and practitioners of the "Mongolian traditional practice of worshiping sacred sites" to the national database. This is the first time in Mongolia that the registration of a single heritage species has been carried out in a unified and electronic manner throughout the country. These records are unique in that they contain both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
3. Training and advertising:
- In order to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of local people, trainees and youth, a handbook (1000 copies) and a video presentation were developed and distributed to all soums of 21 provinces for local heritage practitioners and communities.
- In 2019, a two-day national workshop on capacity building was organized for community members, community representatives and professionals.
- With the support of the trainers who participated in the national seminar, the province Governor's Office organized local seminars in 21 provinces in 2019 in accordance with the guidelines. As a result of these workshops, a national network of more than 400 local interns and cultural workers from cultural centers has been established to revive and disseminate the traditions of worship.
4. In support of heritage practitioners:
- Between October 2019 and June 2021, the contest “Let's cherish the lands of our ancestors” was announced and awarded among the heritage practitioners.
5. challenges encountered:
- Due to the global epidemic of COVID-19, it was difficult to establish a national quarantine and perform some state and local performances. For example, limiting the number of participants in worshiping performances.

B.3.c.

Participation de communautés, de groupes ou d'individus aux activités de sauvegarde

Veuillez décrire de quelle manière les communautés, les groupes ou, le cas échéant, les individus ainsi que les organisations non gouvernementales pertinentes ont participé de façon effective à l'exécution des mesures de sauvegarde, y compris en termes de rôles du genre. Décrivez le rôle joué par l'organisation ou l'organe chargé de l'exécution (dénomination, informations de référence, etc.) et les ressources humaines qui ont été mises à disposition pour la mise en œuvre des activités de sauvegarde.

Participation of communities, groups or individuals in the safeguarding activities

- Prior to 1990, worshipped sites remained sacred. There was an unwritten law that forbade the cutting of trees from these sacred places of worship, and the extermination of animals. Ritual taboos have been enforced by local people, therefore protected their places of worship. However, since the 1990s, the sacred sites were hit hard by the mining of resources. Local people and communities started protesting against mining activities, an example of this is the fact that Noyon-Uul mountain was liberated from mining and became a state sacred mountain in 2021 as a result of the “Noyon-Uul Rescue Movement” struggle. The public, the people, civil society movements, researchers, representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations, and local government organizations have been actively involved in removing mining license from the Noyon-Uul and making it a state sacred mountain.
- In order to protect sacred sites nationwide, related resolutions and decisions have been issued and formalized. For example, the Dornod Province's Citizens' Representatives Khural passed Resolution No. 06 in 2017 to take 12 sacred areas under legal protection, not to issue mining licenses in the region, and not to mine sand and gravel in the Kherlen, Onon, Ulz and Galin river basins. It became a good practice of creation of the legal environment. Local governments are also involved in public awareness campaigns, such as tree planting, publications on the environmental protection brochures and books, creation of the series of TV contents, and photo contests among children.
- In addition, the UNESCO-funded project, which started in 2018, has had a significant impact on participation of the communities in the safeguarding and protection of cultural heritage. Representatives of ethnic groups and local people who worship sacred mountains and sites were invited to participate in national and local seminars and trainings. Organized training seminars in 21 provinces and localities, involving citizens of all soums and their heritage practitioners and successors. These trained heritage practitioners are active in their respective soums and communities. The project implementers organized a national campaign “Let's cherish our motherland and heritage” with the main goal of conveying the project's goals and ideas among those who participate in the worshipping and protection practices of the sacred sites and transmitted the tradition from their ancestors. The research expedition were conducted at four regions. Local people actively participated in the survey. Communities and heritage practitioners played an important role in interviewing, monitoring, evaluating, documenting, and filming. During the expedition, a project brochure, “Urag Udam (Ancestry)" newspaper and other videos and promotional materials were distributed to the community, heritage practitioners, government officials and NGOs. One of the major activities of the project was to create a national information database of sacred sites in Mongolia. The most effective way to involve the public was to organize a national competition for best practices to revive and promote worshipping traditions and customs. It involved a wide range of local people in all activities of the project.

B.3.d.

Calendrier

Indiquez, sous forme de calendrier, les dates de mise en œuvre de chacune des activités.

Timetable

- In 2017, 12 sacred sites were taken under legal protection by the 6th resolution of the Citizens' Representatives Khural of Dornod province.
- In 2018-2022, the UNESCO-funded project “Supporting sustainable environmental and cultural development in Mongolia through the revival and transmission of the Traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites" is being implemented.
- In 2018-2020, the NGO "Natural and Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation" launched the two-year “Let's cherish the lands of our descedants” campaign.
- In October 2019, the national level conference "Mongolian People's Campaign" was organized.
- In order to create a registration and information database, build the capacity of registration staff, and organize the registration process, in 2019, a national training on “Restoration of Mongolian customs and rituals of worshipping the sacred sites” was organized and trained more than 300 registration workers.
- In April 2020, the Administration office for the World Heritage - Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape began operate to implement the management of the protection and conservation of the site.
- In September and October 2020, the NGO "Natural and Cultural Heritage Foundation" in cooperation with the "Eco-Asia" Institute and the "Urag, Udam (Ancestors)" Association, conducted a research and promotion tour in the Gobi and Eastern regions.
- In 2021, 5 guide books on protected areas in the Western, Eastern, Gobi and Khangai regions of Mongolia were created and distributed to general public.
- In June-November 2021, the NGO "Natural and Cultural Heritage Foundation" organized the Best Practice Competition in cooperation with the Government Implementing Agency - Department of Culture and Arts, National Center for Cultural Heritage, Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Culture and Arts Departments of the provinces and the capital city.
- Presidential Decree No. 81 of 2021 established the Noyon-Uul Mountain as a state sacred mountain preserving the culture of the Hunnu Dynasty, and established a protective border zone.

B.3.e.

Dépenses budgétaires

Veuillez fournir le détail des montants des fonds utilisés pour la mise en œuvre de chaque activité (si possible, en dollars des États-Unis), en indiquant dans chaque cas l’origine du financement (sources gouvernementales, contributions en nature des communautés, etc.).

Budget

According to the Law on Protection of Cultural Heritage, approved by the Parliament of Mongolia in 2014, Article 41 states "Activities for the protection of cultural heritage shall be financed by the following resources: state budgets; local budgets; assistance, donations and funds provided by Mongolian and foreign citizens, as well as legal entities and international organizations; other resources"; Article 13.1.13. "to allocate funds in the state annual budget for the activities to promote, transmit, preserve and protect the cultural properties inscribed on the World Heritage List and submit nomination proposals of cultural heritage for the World Heritage List"; Article 15.1.1. "to monitor and approve the necessary budget to develop plans and programmes for implementation, as well as provide implementation of the legislation concerning the protection of cultural heritage within their territory”; Article 16.1.12. Powers of the Governors of provinces and the capital city is "to identify practitioners of intangible cultural heritage, as well as provide publicity and assistance and organize activities of transmission". These articles allow the local budget to be spend on the protection of intangible cultural heritage.
1. The activities of worshiping the sacred sites are organized annually by the administrative units, local councils, local citizens and business entities with the joint financial support. An average of 990 worshipping activities are performed annually in Mongolia, costing approximately 700,000 MNT per activity. The financial support provided as following:
from the State budget -150,000,000 MNT,
from individuals - 400,000,000 MNT,
from NGOs - 150,000,000 MNT,
Total: 693,000,000 ?
2. $ 98,000 was spent in the framework of the UNESCO-funded project "Supporting sustainable environmental and cultural development in Mongolia through the revival and transmission of the Traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites".
A total of $ 341,157 was spent during the reporting period.

B.3.f.

Efficacité globale des activités de sauvegarde

Procédez à une évaluation globale de l'efficacité des activités menées pour parvenir aux résultats escomptés et de l'utilisation des fonds nécessaires à leur mise en œuvre. Veuillez indiquer de quelles manières les activités ont contribué à l’obtention des résultats et si d'autres activités auraient été mieux adaptées à cette fin. Indiquez aussi si les mêmes résultats auraient pu être obtenus avec de moindres ressources financières, si les ressources humaines disponibles étaient appropriées et si les communautés, groupes et individus concernés auraient pu participer davantage.

Overall effectiveness of the safeguarding activities

As a result of amendments to the Law on the Protection of Mongolia's Cultural Heritage in 2014, and the tireless struggle of the people, Noyon-Uul Mountain was designated as a state sacred mountain and protected. In Dornod province, 12 sacred sites were taken under the province protection.
In 2018-2021, the UNESCO-funded project “Supporting sustainable environmental and cultural development in Mongolia through the revival and transmission of the Traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites" has had certain results in safeguarding the traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites and in protection of the sacred sites. The survey of sacred sites, practices, and heritage practitioners was conducted in 2019. The research team worked in four regions. A total of 430 sacred sites were visited, 118 sacred sites were documented, and 86 people were interviewed. In addition, more than 300 hours of audio and video recordings and about 5,000 photographs were made. The materials collected as a result of these surveys were classified based on the characteristics of sacred sites, practices, and the relevant communities, and the final results of the survey were compiled into a database. Four guidebooks were developed on four regional surveys and distributed throughout the country.
Based on the results of the four regional research expeditions, the Governmental Implementing Agency - Department of Culture and Arts, the National Center for Cultural Heritage and the NGO "Natural and Cultural Heritage Foundation" jointly organized the two-days seminar in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on October 23, 24, 2019, to strengthen the implementation of the UNESCO project. 70 participants were from government and non-government organizations, Governing Administrations of 21 provinces, representatives of relevant communities and members of the Organizing Committee. The national workshop was an important step in expanding the scope of the project, intensifying the process, and rewarding local people and trainers. During the workshop, information, methodologies and recommendations such as introductory manuals, recommendations and introductory videos were introduced and distributed to the participants.
The project implementing NGO "Foundation for the Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage", in partnership with the "Urag, Udam, Ulamjlal (Ancestors, Descendants and Traditions)" Association, organized a competition for the best practices under the motto “Let's cherish our ancestors' sacred sites and places of worship”, between October 2019 and June 2021, a total of 20 heritage practitioners were selected and awarded.
A national seminar was organized in October 2019 with the participation of the Departments of Culture and Arts of the Governor's Offices of the provinces. The trainings were conducted taking into account province trainers, the cultural space, conditions and the specifics of the local area. As a result of these local workshops, about 400 local cultural center managers and cultural workers gained knowledge and experience on how to properly organize rituals and how to create and maintain a local database.
The Project Implementer, the "Foundation for the Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage", and the National Center for Cultural Heritage worked together to establish a national registration and information database of sacred sites, mountain worship customs, and heritage bearing communities. Detailed instructions on the use of the registration and information system have been developed and distributed to national and local workshop participants and the State information and registration database. As of October 31, 2021, a total of 810 sacred sites, and heritage practitioners, have been registered in the State registration and information database.
-Based on the research and data collected as a result of the UNESCO- funded project, a series of books, programs and documentaries have been produced in the Gobi, Khangai, Western and Eastern regions to increase public awareness, protect and promote sacred sites and practices.

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C. Mise à jour des mesures de sauvegarde

C.1.

Plan de sauvegarde mis à jour

Veuillez fournir une mise à jour du plan de sauvegarde inclus dans le dossier de candidature ou dans le précédent rapport. En particulier, veuillez donner des informations détaillées comme suit :

1. a. Quels sont les objectifs principaux visés et les résultats concrets attendus ?
2. b. Quelles sont les activités principales à mener pour atteindre ces résultats attendus ? Veuillez décrire les activités en détail et dans l'ordre d'exécution, en démontrant leur faisabilité.
3. c. Comment le ou les États parties concernés soutiennent-ils la mise en œuvre du plan de sauvegarde mis à jour ?

Updated safeguarding plan

Mongolia's long-term development policy document VISION -2050, Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia, Guidelines for the Development of Mongolia in 2021-2025, Guidelines for Improving the Legislation of Mongolia until 2024, Strategy of the Ministry of Culture for 2021-2024 includes identification, registration, study of intangible cultural heritage, registration, database creation, transmission, dissemination, organization of activities to promote and protect heritage practitioners, study and identify intangible cultural heritage practitioners, and acquire talents and traditional knowledge, to support the transmission of the legacy to future generations, to create a system to support and reward the groups, communities and individuals who created the discipleship training, and to provide planning. In order to improve the legislation, a working group has been established to submit an independent law on “Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage” to the State Great Hural in 2023, and a relevant study has been established.
The article 1.4.3. of “Vision-2050 states ”To restore the names of renamed places based on the research materials, and restore the traditional rituals related to sacred sites and places; 1.5.9. To identify sacred mountains and water areas, to research written material, history and legends, related works of art and artifacts that used at the sacred sites”. This will make a real contribution to the preservation and protection of this heritage in the future.

The revised plan is in line with the above policy documents. The purpose of the plan is:
Updating the registration and documentation of the “Mongolian traditional practice of worshiping sacred sites”, transmitting it through formal and informal training, study, promotion, strengthening its viability, raising public awareness, and providing preparation for transferring from the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
a) The purpose of the updated plan is to:
To conduct basic researches on sacred sites worshipping, organize apprenticeship training, strengthen viability, raise public awareness, and continue recording and documenting in between 2022 and 2025.
The objectives of the updated plan are:
- Researches
- Training
- Support and assistance
- Registration and documentation
b) Expected results:
- Risk areas will be researched and protected.
- Transmission of sacred sites worship practices and public awareness increased. Increased public awareness will improve the safeguarding of the heritage.
- Registration and research will be updated regularly.
- The viability of the heritage will be strengthened.
- The number of inherited students will increase and the skill level will increase.
- Progress will be made in heritage research.
- An optimal safeguarding plan will be developed based on the results of the inspection and inventory.
- As a result of the above activities, it will be possible to transfer the heritage from the List of the Cultural Heritage in Need of the Urgent Safeguarding to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

C.2.

Calendrier des activités à venir

Veuillez fournir un calendrier du plan de sauvegarde mis à jour (sur une période d’environ quatre ans).

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Timetable

In order to achieve the desired results, the following activities will be organized:
Researches:
- Conduct surveillance in risky areas in the Eastern and Gobi regions of Mongolia and determine further measures to be implemented. These include: Khentii, Dornod, Sukhbaatar and Dornogovi provinces in the Eastern region, and Umnugovi, Dundgovi, Gobi-Altai and Govisumber provinces in the Gobi region. Note: In 2026-2029, research will continue in the Khangai and Western regions.
- In collaboration with the National General Archives, the National Library, and Gandan Tegchinlen Monastery, historical documents, sources, and scriptures related to the sacred sites will be researched and put into scientific research circulation.
Training:
- Organize campaigns and trainings to protect the environment and increase public awareness through sacred sites worshipping practices. Scope: heritage practitioners, relevant government agencies and NGOs.
Support and assistance:
- Organize joint activities with NGOs to clean all Mongolian mountains and ovoos.
- Create a legal environment for exemption from mining licenses by registering sacred sites affected by mining, make necessary legal amendments and improve them;
Registration and documentation:
- Document audio and video recordings of ethnically specific rituals and practices in sacred.
Monitoring:
- - In 2022-2025, the monitoring of the heritage “Mongolian Traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites” will be done by comparing it with the annual safeguarding and protection activities, especially the quality of apprenticeship and the number of heritage practitioners, the viability of the heritage shall be determined and reflected in future conservation and protection measures.

C.3.

Budget des activités à venir

Veuillez fournir les estimations des fonds requis pour la mise en œuvre du plan de sauvegarde actualisé (si possible, en dollars des États-Unis), en identifiant les ressources disponibles (sources gouvernementales, contributions en nature des communautés, etc.)

Budget

1. Conduct surveillance in risky areas in the Eastern and Gobi regions of Mongolia and determine further measures to be implemented in 2022-2024. Expected budget to be spent 15000$
2. Organize campaigns and trainings to protect the environment and increase public awareness through sacred sites worshipping practices. 2022-2024. Expected budget to be spent 10000$.
3. Organize joint activities with NGOs to clean all Mongolian mountains and Ovoos in 2022-2025. Expected budget to be spent 15000$.
4. Create a legal environment for exemption from mining licenses by registering sacred sites affected by mining, make necessary legal amendments, and improve them in 2022-2025. Expected budget to be spent 2000$.
5. Document audio and video recordings of ethnically specific rituals and practices in sacred in 2022-2025. Expected budget to be spent 5000$.
6. Promotion and support for the heritage practitioners in 2022-2025. Expected budget to be spent 10000$.
7. In collaboration with the National Archives, the National Library, and Gandan Tegchinlen Monastery, historical documents, sources, and scriptures related to the Sacred Land will be researched and used in academic research in 2023.
8. Monitoring in 2022-2025. Expected budget to be spent 5000$.
A total budget to be spent in next four years is 70 000$.

C.4.

Participation des communautés

Veuillez décrire comment les communautés, groupes et individus ainsi que les organisations non gouvernementales pertinentes ont été impliqués, y compris en termes de rôles du genre, dans la mise à jour du plan de sauvegarde et comment ils seront impliqués dans sa mise en œuvre.

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Community participation

The revised action plan was developed by the Ministry of Culture, the National Center for Cultural Heritage, the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO, the Department of Culture and Arts of the Government Implementation Agency, the World Heritage-Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and the surrounding sacred landscape administration office, senior and young heritage practitioners, and relevant government officials, including opinions of organizations, scholars, in accordance with the polici documents such as the “National Program for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage” implemented by the Government of Mongolia and “Law on Protection of Cultural Heritage”, long-term development policy document of Mongolia VISION -2050, the Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia, the Guidelines for the Development of Mongolia for 2021-2025, the Guidelines for Improving the Legislation of Mongolia until 2024, and the Strategic Plan for 2021-2024 of the Ministry of Culture.
The Ministry of Culture will create a favorable legal environment, formulate policies, allocate and monitor the necessary budgets in the state budget, and provide guidance and methodologies for the implementation of national activities by the Government of Mongolia. The NCCH will work with trainers and heritage practitioners in 21 provinces and 9 districts to organize conservation and protection activities, as well as national inventory, festivals and academic conferences.
The activities included in the plan shall be organized in consultation and jointly with the organizations, other governmental and non-governmental organizations, researchers and the public whose functions are specified in the Law on Cultural Heritage Protection.
Heritage practitioners are responsible for disseminating, promoting, and inheriting nationally and internationally, and are actively involved in other conservation plans.

C.5.

Contexte institutionnel

Veuillez indiquer quelles institutions sont en charge de la gestion locale et de la sauvegarde de l'élément inscrit sur la Liste de sauvegarde urgente, notamment :

1. a. l'(les) organisme(s) compétent(s) impliqué(s) dans sa gestion et/ou sa sauvegarde ;
2. b. l'(les) organisation(s) de la communauté ou du groupe concernée(s) par l'élément et sa sauvegarde.

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Institutional context

a. Ministry of Culture, Mongolia
Address: Ministry of Culture of Mongolia, Sukhbaatar district, 7th sub-district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Byambasuren DAVAATSEREN
Director of Cultural Heritage Department
Phone: + 976- 51-265609
Fax: 976-
Email: davaatseren@moc.gov.mn
Web:moc.gov.mn
Email: info@moc.gov.mn
Tserendorj TSOLMON
Coordination Officer for Policy Implementation of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Phone: + 976- 51-265617
Fax: 976-
Email: tsolmon@moc.gov.mn
Phone: + 976- 99057308

National Center for Cultural Heritage
Address: Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Khan-Uul district, 21st khoroo, Buyant Ukhaa 2 district,
Galbadrakh ENKHBAT
Director National Cultural Heritage Center
Phone: + 976-99168200
+ 976- 70110877
Fax: 976-11-312735
Email: enkhbatcch@gmail.com info@ncch.gov.mn
Web: http://ncch.gov.mm/

Arslan SARUUL
Specialist in charge of World Heritage Sites, Department for Protection and Rescue of Cultural Heritage in Emergency Situation in National Center for Cultural Heritage
Phone: + 976- 99030405
Email: saku_tuntic@yahoo.com

Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO

Khoskhuu IDER
Programme Specialist for Culture
Phone: + 976-70105652
+ 976-95959542
Fax: 976-11-322612
Email: kh.ider@unesco.mn

“Foundation for the Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage” NGO
Director N.Urtnasan
Tel: + 976-99100184
E-mail: n.urtnasan@gmail.com

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D. Participation des communautés à l'établissement du présent rapport

Décrivez les mesures qui ont été prises pour assurer la plus large participation possible des communautés, des groupes et, le cas échéant, des individus ainsi que des organisations non gouvernementales pertinentes concernés pendant la préparation du présent rapport.

Participation of communities in preparing this report

By the order of the Minister of Culture of Mongolia No. A / 73 of 2021 “On the establishment of a working group”, a working group was established to develop and prepare the “Periodic Report on Cultural Heritage in Need of the Urgent Safguarding”. These include representatives from the Ministry of Culture, the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO, the Government Implementing Agency for Culture and Arts, and the National Center for Cultural Heritage, World Heritage - Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and the surrounding sacred landscape administration office, the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO and related reserachers.

During the preparation of this periodic report, the working group has done 4 times meetings for collecting data and information from practitioners and cultural organizations in 21 provinces and 9 districts of Ulaanbaatar and for analyzing the gathered data in accordance with the questionnaires of periodic reporting form, and for elaborating the updated safeguarding plan for this heritage element.
Heritage practitioners are responsible for disseminating, promoting the cultural heritage element nationally and internationally.

The NGO "Foundation for the Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage", the "Mongolian Center for Sacred Sacred Research and Information", the "Ancestors and Descendants" association, and the working team for the UNESCO-funded project “Supporting sustainable environmental and cultural development in Mongolia through the revival and transmission of the Traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites" personally participated in the preparation of this report.

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Coordination Officer for Policy Implementation of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Department of Cultural Heritage
Ministry of Culture

E. Signature au nom de l'État partie

Le rapport doit être signé par un responsable habilité à le signer pour le compte de l’État, avec la mention de son nom, de son titre et de la date de soumission.

Nom

NOMIN Chinbat

Titre

Minister of Culture, Mongolia

Date

10-12-2021

Signature

NOMIN Chinbat

Chargement du rapport périodique signé