Independence Day (Mongolia)

The Independence Day of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын тусгаар тогтнол) is the main state holiday in Mongolia. This date is celebrated annually on 29 December. It marks Mongolia's independence from China in 1911. It has been celebrated annually in Mongolia since 2011. Independence Day is also the term used for Constitution Day on November 26.

Independence Day
Native name Тусгаар Тогтнолын Өдөр (Tusgaar Togtnoliin Üdür)
Date29 December
Duration1 day
Location Mongolia, Main celebrations are held in Ulaanbaatar
TypeNational Holiday
Participants Mongolian Government
People of Mongolia
Fireworks, concerts, parades are held on this day.

Background

In May 1911, the Manchurian Qing dynasty was overthrown and Mongolia under Bogd Khan declared its independence on December 29, 1911.[1][2] The newly established Republic of Mongolia lasted for 8 years until it was invaded by the Republic of China in 1919 and by Russia in early 1921.[3][4]

See also

References
  1. AnydayGuide. "National Independence Day in Mongolia / December 29, 2017". AnydayGuide. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
  2. День Независимости Монголии
  3. Сегодня в Монголии годовщина национальной революции - День независимости!
  4. День независимости Монголии
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