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      <image:title>History - Kalmyk Dancers Bringing the Steppe Spirit to the Streets of Manhattan at the 20th Annual Dance Parade - The vibrant heartbeat of global culture echoed through the streets of New York City on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as thousands gathered for the spectacular 20th Annual New York City Dance Parade and Festival. Among the more than 10,000 dancers, musicians, DJs, and performers who transformed Manhattan into a living stage, the dancers of the Ensemble Teegin Ais proudly represented the rich heritage of the Kalmyk people.</image:title>
      <image:caption>From the very first steps of the parade, Teegin Ais captivated audiences with powerful movements, traditional costumes, and the unmistakable spirit of the степь. Their participation became one of the most colorful cultural highlights of the festival, which showcased over 100 unique dance styles from around the world — from ballet and salsa to hip-hop, African dance, folk traditions, and indigenous cultural performances.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - In Search of the Kibitka: The Enduring Soul of the Kalmyk Steppe - Adapted from the article of Inna Klement</image:title>
      <image:caption>It was easy to be a traveler in the 19th century. A curious wanderer could witness the national traditions, customs, and daily life of the Kalmyk people in their natural environment every day. As Alexander Pushkin casually noted: "The other day, I visited a Kalmyk kibitka (a lattice-framed yurt covered with white felt)."</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - Crossing the Ocean: The Unbreakable Spirit of the Belgrade Kalmyk School - "Бузр цандгт киисҗ үкхәр, теңгст чиҗ үксн деэр"</image:title>
      <image:caption>(Translation from Kalmyk language: “Better to drown while swimming across the ocean than to die in a dirty puddle.”)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - Eejin Dun (Mother’s Song): A Journey Through Memory and Heritage - In the evocative animated short film "Eejin Dun" (2025), director Sarina Shurganova explores the delicate tension between forgetting and remembering one’s roots.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This 7-minute masterpiece has quickly become a standout in contemporary Oirat Mongolian culture, garnering international acclaim and multiple awards for its "Original Artistic Vision."</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - A Living Lineage: Remembering Torghut Princess Deveenyamuu - The history of the Kalmyk and Torghut people is not confined to ancient texts; it is a living, breathing lineage that stretches across centuries and continents. Recently, the diaspora in America marked the passing of Torghut Princess Deveenyamuu, a daughter of Minjuurdorj and an accomplished scholar who earned her Ph.D. from Indiana University.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>This is a drawing of an Ewok from Star Wars in Kalmyk style, created by the Kalmyk artist Timur Tsonkhlaev.</image:caption>
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