Biyelgee

Biyelgee
Native nameБиелгээ / Бий
GenreTraditional dance
Instrument(s)Tovshuur, Morin Khuur, and ikhel
OriginMongolia
Mongol Biyelgee, Mongolian traditional folk dance
CountryMongolia
Reference00311
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2009 (4th session)
ListNeed of Urgent Safeguarding

Biyelgee (Mongolian Cyrillic: Биелгээ) or Bii (Mongolian Cyrillic: Бий), is a unique form of dance, originated from the nomadic way of life.

Almost all regions populated by different ethnic groups of Mongolia have their specific forms of Biyelgee. Especially the Western Mongols (Oirats) is famous for its Biyelgee dance.