DEC 29, 24 .. PATTI, GULLIBLE AND CAP.. MONGOLIA..
MONGOLIA?
Come on Captain! Why MONGOLIA?
Because I have spent considerable time there.
Because I am still in active contact with friends in Mongolia.
Because today is an important day in Mongolia!
I have sent each of them the below National Today Mongolia’s December 29th Independence Day images.
Mongolia Independence Day, celebrated every December 29, is a day of great glory and happiness for the Mongols, who gained freedom after years of being under the Qing China rule. Also known as National Revolution of Freedom and Independence Day, this holiday commemorates Mongolia’s autonomy.
Mongolia had been under the Chinese Qing dynasty rule. However, due to several differences with the Chinese rulers, the Mongolians wanted a state of their own. Like any other nation that is taken over, the biggest problem Mongolia experienced was the fight for the retention of their culture, which was slowly being replaced by the Chinese way of life. During the 20th century, the fire for independence grew and the Mongols started to take action to free the nation from the Qing dynasty.
In May 1911, the Xinhai Revolution overthrew the Qing dynasty and established the Republic of China.
Seeing that the Chinese had problems of their own, the Mongols utilized the opportunity and managed to free themselves from Chinese rule. On December 29, 1911, Mongolia officially declared its independence from China. The spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhists was proclaimed the head of state. He was given the title of Bogd Khan of Mongolia. Unfortunately, Mongolia was only able to maintain a few years of peace and freedom before the Chinese returned to Mongolia and forcefully occupied the capital city. In fact, the Chinese also pushed the Mongolian government to sign a document that forfeited their autonomous status.
At this point in time, Russian Bolsheviks stepped in to aid the Mongols.
The Outer Mongolian Revolution took place in 1921. The revolution was fought with the help of Soviet troops. After the troops reclaimed Ulaanbaatar from the Chinese, Mongolia was declared independent once again. From 1921 until 1924, Mongolia worked to establish a new government.
Some Mongolian Tid-Bits..
One third of the snow leopard population of the world lives there.
Remains of dinosaurs have been found in the Gobi Desert.
Mongolia has 13 times more horses than humans.
Gullible and a Mongolian Horse herder on his horse.
Gullible up ON on his horse!
MONGOLIA?
Now you know why!
Cap and Patti and .. Taa Daa.. Gullible herself !
- DEC 28, 24.. LORD GOD IN HEAVEN ABOVE.. WHAT A WAY TO MEET A NEIGHBOR..
- DEC 30, 24.. A BIT MORE MONGOLIA..
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Cap, Interesting history and I remember your travels there. Gord
Yes indeed Gord, the history of Mongolia is interesting ESPECAILLY when one has been “in country” for some significant periods of time over several years and had a Flat to stay in. I actually “Lived in Mongolia” for awhile so to speak. Thanks for your comment Gord. Cap
Behold the “coincidence,” such an ephemeral construct that one is never quite sure if it appeared by chance or if it were indeed intended.
Your post of me in Mongolia with the nomad herder and his horse arrived at the very time I was working on a Facebook post and wasn’t sure if I wanted to transfer it to my blog.
Nonetheless, it shall appear on Gullible’s Travels as the “coincidence” is to too hard to ignore.
It’s about tea, or more specifically, the sharing of cups of tea that enrich our lives.
Smiling Gullible! Nice this Post “rang a bell” with you.. Cap