In the international competition "Best Calligrapher of 2025," organized annually by the newspaper "Khumuun Bichig" with the support of the National Information Agency "MONTSAME," employees of the U.S. Embassy participated. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews.
A special award for the promotion of Mongolian writing was presented to the U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, Richard Buangan.
“I want to thank President Khurelsukh Ukhna for recognizing my work at the 'Best Mongolian Calligrapher of 2025' competition during yesterday's award ceremony. It was an honor to receive such recognition among the leading calligraphers of Mongolia and my colleagues in the diplomatic corps. This year, three Americans from our embassy presented their works, and I am proud that all of them were selected to participate in this wonderful exhibition. Despite the challenges, studying and practicing traditional Mongolian calligraphy over the past year has been an important experience for me, and I am glad that competitions like 'Best Mongolian Calligrapher' continue to preserve this ancient tradition,” shared Ambassador Richard Buangan.
This year, three representatives of the U.S. diplomatic mission participated in the competition. Preparation for it took more than a year. Ambassador Richard Buangan and his colleagues dedicated about a month to refining their works, paying attention to every detail. Since his arrival in Mongolia nearly three years ago, he has been actively studying the Mongolian language. For over a year, he has been diligently working on mastering the Mongolian script, which is known for its complexity. He values the opportunity to participate in the competition as an important step in mastering the language and culture of the host country.
Over the past year, he has actively developed his calligraphy skills, striving for high precision and aesthetics. The ability to write greetings and simple texts in Mongolian has become an important milestone in his professional and personal growth.
The ambassador plans to continue studying the Mongolian script both during his service and afterward. He is proud of his achievements, considering the complexity and cultural significance of the script,” noted John Conard, the second secretary of the U.S. Embassy.
