In 1981, Luvsandambyn Narangerel was appointed as the director of the Khentii Cultural Palace. At the time, he worked alongside talented artists such as L. Dashnyam, D. Gombo, and D. Sanjaasuren, as well as director G. Enkhbold, who had just returned after completing his studies in the Soviet Union. With their collective expertise, Narangerel proposed the establishment of a professional performing arts institution to the Ideology Secretary of the Central Committee of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP). As a result, in 1983, the Khan Khentii Folk Song and Dance Theatre was officially established under Resolution No. 38 of the MPRP Central Committee.
Over the past forty years, the theatre has been led by L. Narangerel, D. Altankhuyag, B. Ölzii-Orshikh, B. Avirmed, B. Mönkhjargal, Ts. Tüvshintögs, Ts. Dugar, and D. Tsogt-Erdene, all of whom played a crucial role in developing the theatre’s artistic direction and management. Thanks to their dedicated leadership, creative vision, and commitment, the theatre has flourished as a leading national cultural institution. Over time, it has nurtured and produced some of Mongolia’s most distinguished artists, including State Merited Composers L. Dashnyam and D. Gombo, State Merited Choreographer D. Sanjaasuren, State Merited Director Ts. Oyunbaatar, State Merited Directors G. Enkhbold and B. Avirmed, People’s Artist of Mongolia Ch. Sharkhuukhen, and Honored Artists of Mongolia Ts. Tüvshintögs, Ts. Ichinkhorloo, Ts. Enkhzul, S. Nansalmaa, G. Khongorzul, N. Tömörkhuyag, and D. Baasanjav. Their contributions, alongside the achievements of emerging artists, have brought great pride not only to Khentii Province but also to Mongolia’s cultural scene.
Today, the Khan Khentii Folk Song and Dance Theatre is led by choreographer and State Honored Artist D. Tsogt-Erdene. The theatre operates with a structured team, including Administration and Operations, Vocal Performance, Music Performance, Dance Performance, Drama Performance, and Circus Performance. Each year, the theatre stages over 100 performances, reaching more than 30,000 spectators, including children and young audiences, while continuing its mission to preserve, promote, and innovate Eastern Mongolia’s traditional performing arts.
To mark its 40th anniversary, the theatre moved into a modern, state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 600-seat auditorium, nine performance halls, and 78 rooms designed for professional artistic purposes. This new theatre building provides a professional working environment for artists and staff, as well as an enhanced viewing experience for audiences, with modern stage technology, professional lighting, and superior acoustics.
INVESTMENT
TANGIBLE ASSETS
A large tour bus with 45 seats, 12 types of traditional musical instruments, 6–7 types of electric musical instruments, a complete sound system, a complete stage lighting system, a fog machine, an LED screen, an outdoor stage, outdoor seating, and an additional outdoor LED screen.
Additionally, the theatre possesses 15–20 sets of grand concert costumes, costumes and stage sets for the opera "Chinggis Khaan", as well as costumes and sets for children's plays such as "The Talking Tree," "A Kid Named Goat," and "Poisonous Water."
The theatre is also equipped with a professional recording studio and a fully equipped video production studio.
Intangible Assets
The theatre's original productions include the opera "Chinggis Khaan" and the dance performance "Ankhny-7."
As a leading professional performing arts institution, the Khan Khentii Folk Song and Dance Theatre is built on a strong foundation of heritage and artistic excellence. With its highly skilled artists and musicians, the theatre actively participates in numerous international and national competitions and festivals. Moving forward, under the leadership of director D. Tsogt-Erdene, the theatre is committed to developing new creative cultural products and services that reflect Mongolia’s rich history and heritage. Additionally, the theatre aims to expand international collaborations and cultural exchange opportunities.
With a vision of prosperity and artistic excellence, the Khan Khentii Theatre continues to preserve and promote the traditional heritage of Eastern Mongolia on the global stage.