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27 juli - 2 augustus (2026)
Retreat

Mongolian Altai Harp Retreat in Switzerland

Learn the Altai Harp and traditional Mongolian songs — with an optional introduction to throat singing. A unique week of music, culture and nature, surrounded by ancient forests and mountains.
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Date
27 juli - 2 augustus (2026)
Tijd
Locatie
Price
€1500,- p.p.
Duration
7 dagen
Language
Experience
Suitable for complete beginners and those who already have some experience. Musical or singing experience is not necessary.
Included:
Availability:
14 more spots
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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
Koop je ticket

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
Get your ticket

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
Koop je ticket

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
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