The 15th March is the birthday of Begzin Yavuuhulan (1929-1982) a great poet and enlightener of Mongolia. It is widely celebrated in Mongolia as Yavuu's day, due to his widespread influence over Mongolian poetry and culture. Poet G.Mend-Ooyo is one of his proteges and part of the next generation of poets carrying his legacy. In 2017,  Mend Ooyo held the opening ceremony of the World Congress of Poets at the International Poetry Festival during World Poetry days at the Yavuuhulan Garden in the heart of Ulaanbaatar city.


 

This year, on Yavuu's day, many of his colleagues, disciples, and relatives gathered to celebrate and remember his works, influence, and character. Mend Ooyo announced, at the gathering, the publication of a poetry collection of his works in English in collaboration with Dr. Ya. Baatar titled “Mongolian Verses". In addition, he proudly proclaimed his plans to celebrate Yavuuhulan's 100th birthday under UNESCO.