
Newly Rising Sun, Urtin Duu or the
'Long Tune' of Mongolia Ethnic People
By Aodeng Gaowa, Naren Tuoya, Batu
Suhe, accompanied by the horse-headed stringed instrument by Wulan
Bate'er
Urtin Duu or the 'Long Tune' is a historical Mongolian folk music
song dating back to the 7th century A.D. when the Mongolians were shifting from
a hunting life along the Argun River to a nomadic life on the western Mongolia
Grasslands. The type of the Long Tune also varies on different occasions. There
are madrigal, choral, toasting, wedding, and home songs. It is now enlisted as
an Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.
Lyrics of the Newly Rising Sun
Glorious, Merciful and Generous
As you are, the newly rising sun
Endow
all the creatures with your kindness
And with us, the Songs and
Feasts
Enjoy eternal joy and happiness