Kazakh National Theatre

Western Mongolia


At the time of research, the tourism association of Bayan-Ölgii was discussing commencing weekly performances (July only) in 2018 of Kazakh dance and music at this under-utilised theatre in the centre of town. It hosts occasional performances of plays (in Mongolian only).


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