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November 1
Ceremony

Visit by Naro Banchen Gegeen, a highly honored lama from Mongolia

On November 1, 2025, we will host Naro Banchen Gegeen, a highly honored lama from Mongolia. During this exclusive and spiritual day, he will share his wisdom and blessing with the Mongolian community in the Netherlands.

A unique spiritual event

On November 1, 2025 we welcome Naro Banchen Gegeen, a highly honored lama from Mongolia, at our home in Altai, Wedde. He is through the 14th Dalai Lama recognized as the seventh incarnation of the Naro Banchen Line — an ancient spiritual tradition that is passed down from generation to generation and rooted in wisdom, compassion, and inner practice.

During his visit to the Netherlands, de Gegeen will have a teaching and blessing giving to the Mongolian community and to everyone who feels connected to Buddhism, Mongolian culture or the search for inner peace.

An intimate day full of meaning

This visit to Altai is exceptional and exclusive — the first time Naro Banchen Gegeen visits the Netherlands. The program takes place in a small-scale and serene setting, where visitors have the opportunity to experience a rare moment of silence, inspiration, and connection.

Due to the limited space, only a small number of seats available. Participation is only possible after pre-registration.

Date
November 1
Tijd
9:30 - 16:00
Locatie
Borgesiusweg 4, Groningen
Price
Duration
Language
Mongolian
Experience
Suitable for complete beginners and those who already have some experience. Musical or singing experience is not necessary.
Included:
Availability:
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The program:

4 p.m.
Welcome to Mongolian tea
4:30 p.m.
Start workshop part 1
6 p.m.
Delicious Mongolian dinner together
7 p.m.
Start workshop part 2
8:30 p.m.
Finishing up the evening
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The program:

1 p.m.
Welcome to Mongolian tea
1.30 p.m.
Start workshop
1:30-2:00 p.m.
Explanation and presentation about throat singing & overtones in general
2 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Various exercises: Overtone singing
2.30-2.45 p.m.
Short break
2:45 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.
Various exercises: Throat Singing Technique #1 (“Shakha Khuumei”)
3:15-3:30 p.m.
Short break
3.30-4 p.m.
Various exercises: Throat singing technique #2 (“Kharkhiraa Khuumei”)
4.00-4.30 p.m.
Completing the workshop
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The program:

Day 1
1 p.m.
Welcome with Mongolian tea
2 p.m.
Start workshop #1
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop and opportunities to learn more about music in Mongolia through Rowan!
4 p.m.
Completing the workshop
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious Mongolian dinner!
7 p.m.
Start workshop #2
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop
Evening
Free time
Day 2
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Typical Mongolian breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Walk in our neighbor's beautiful and very unique arboretum (tree park)
10 a.m.
Start workshop #3
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop
12:00-12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12.30 - 14.00
Free time
2.30 p.m.
Start workshop #4
2.30-4.30 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop
4:30 p.m.
Finalize
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Het programma:

Dag 1
12.00 uur
Welkom met traditionele melkthee
13.00 uur
Start workshop #1
13.00-15.00 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop en mogelijkheden om via de muzikanten meer te leren over muziek in Tuva!
15.00 uur
Afronden workshop
16.30-17.30 uur
Genieten van een heerlijk diner!
18.30 uur
Start workshop #2
18.30-20.00 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop
Avond
Afronden
Dag 2
08.30-09.15 uur
Traditioneel ontbijt
9.30 uur
Wandeling in het prachtige en zeer unieke arboretum (bomenpark) van onze buren
10.00 uur
Start workshop #3
10.00-12.00 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop
12.00-12.30 uur
Lunch
12.30 - 14.00 uur
Vrije tijd
14.30 uur
Start workshop #4
14.30-16.30 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop
16.30 uur
Afronden
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The program:

Day 1
1 p.m.
Welcome with Mongolian tea
2 p.m.
Start workshop #1
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Workshop #1: What are overtones (theory/demonstrations), how to sing overtones (practice)
4 p.m.
Completing the workshop
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious Mongolian dinner!
7 p.m.
Start workshop #2
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Workshop #2: Discover and combine throat singing technique with overtone singing
Evening
Free time (either a moment of rest, or enjoying/jamming together, etc!)
Day 2
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Typical Mongolian breakfast
9:15 a.m.
Guided by Giovanni, we make our own overtone flute
11 a.m.
Start workshop #3
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Workshop #3: Discovering the low-throat singing technique + learning the basics of playing the overtone flute
13.00-13.45 hours
Lunch
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Free time
2:15 p.m.
Start workshop #4
2.30-4.30 p.m.
Workshop #4: Repeating all singing exercises + further focus on playing overtone flute
4:30 p.m.
Finalize
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The program:

Day 1
2 p.m.
Welcome in a traditional way + music + introduction
4 p.m.
Start workshop #1
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop and opportunities to learn more about Mongolia through Saran!
6:30 p.m.
Completing the workshop
6:45 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious dinner!
8:15-9 p.m.
Live living room concert by Mongolian guest musicians
Evening
Some typical traditional games + free time
Day 2
08.30
Typical Mongolian breakfast, where you can assist in preparation
9:30 a.m.
breakfast
10:15 a.m.
Walk in our neighbor's beautiful and very unique arboretum (tree park)
12:30 p.m.
Start workshop #2
2.30 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious lunch!
3:30 p.m.
Take a nice photo in the traditional Mongolian way (for those who want!)
16-5 p.m.
Completion
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The program:

Day 1
2 p.m.
Welcome to traditional Mongolian tea
4 p.m.
Start workshop #1
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop and opportunities to learn more about Mongolia through Saran!
6:30 p.m.
Completing the workshop
6:45 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious dinner!
Evening
Free time
Day 2
08.30
Typical Mongolian breakfast, where you can assist in preparation
9:30 a.m.
breakfast
10:15 a.m.
Walk in our neighbor's beautiful and very unique arboretum (tree park)
12:30 p.m.
Start workshop #2
2.30 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious lunch!
16-5 p.m.
Completion
Koop je ticket