August 22-25
Throat Singing Workshop
Morin Khuur & Throat Singing Workshop in Strzelewo, Poland
A Four-Day Journey into Mongolian Music & Culture at Helandówka Farm, Strzelewo (Poland) • Led by Baatarsuren Chadraabal & Rowan Hartsuiker
Discover the Spirit of Morin Khuur and Throat Singing
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Join us for four inspiring days of music, culture, and connection in the peaceful countryside of western Poland. Together, we will explore the beautiful traditions of the morin khuur and Mongolian throat singing in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you are a complete beginner or already have some experience, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Mongolian traditions, make music together, and immerse yourself in a living cultural heritage.
About the Venue
The workshop takes place at Helandówka, a charming agritourism farm surrounded by forests and meadows in Strzelewo, Poland. Part of the program will be held inside an authentic Mongolian yurt, creating a truly unique atmosphere. Guests stay on-site with shared accommodation and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals prepared with local ingredients.
Program Overview
Over four days and three nights, participants will enjoy approximately 18 hours (!) of instruction, divided across seven workshop sessions. Together, we will explore traditional morin khuur techniques, learn the foundations of throat singing, and study authentic Mongolian melodies and songs that we will perform together at the end of the workshop.
The workshops are led by Baatarsuren Chadraabal, a throat singer and traditional instrument maker from western Mongolia, and Rowan Hartsuiker, co-founder of the Altai Cultural Center in the Netherlands. The program also includes an intimate Mongolian music concert, a presentation about Mongolia, opportunities to discover traditional instruments, three daily meals, and three nights of accommodation.
Date
August 22-25
Tijd
Locatie
Price
€515,- per person
Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Language
Ervaring
Deze workshop is geschikt voor complete beginners én voor wie al wat ervaring heeft. Muzikale of zangervaring is niet nodig.
Included:
- 4 days / 3 nights at Helandówka, Strzelewo
- Approximately 18 hours of workshops and instruction
- Morin khuur and throat singing lessons
- Learning traditional Mongolian melodies
- Intimate concert by Baatarsuren & Rowan
- Presentation about Mongolia and its culture
- Introduction to traditional Mongolian instruments
- Three daily meals
- Accommodation in shared rooms
- Workshop sessions inside an authentic Mongolian yurt
Bedankt voor jouw interesse! We nemen z.s.m contact met je op over jouw vraag.
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Het programma:
16.00 uur
Welkom met Mongoolse thee
16.30 uur
Start workshop deel 1
18.00 uur
Heerlijk gezamenlijk Mongools diner
19.00 uur
Start workshop deel 2
20.30 uur
Afronden avond
Het programma:
13.00 uur
Welkom met Mongoolse thee
13.30 uur
Start workshop
13.30-14.00 uur
Uitleg en presentatie over keelzang & boventonen algemeen
14.00-14.30 uur
Diverse oefeningen: Boventoonzang
14.30-14.45 uur
Korte pauze
14.45-15.15 uur
Diverse oefeningen: Keelzang techniek #1 ("Shakha Khuumei")
15.15-15.30 uur
Korte pauze
15.30-16.00 uur
Diverse oefeningen: Keelzang techniek #2 ("Kharkhiraa Khuumei")
16.00-16.30 uur
Afronden workshop
The Program:
Day 1
13.00
Welcome with traditional Mongolian tea
14.00
Start of Workshop #1
14.00-16.00
Plenty of time for the workshop
16.00
End of Workshop #1
17.00-18.00
Enjoy a delicious traditional Mongolian dinner
19.00
Start of Workshop #2
19.00-21.00
Plenty of time for the workshop
Avond
Free time
Day 2
08.30-09.15
Traditional Mongolian breakfast
9.30 uur
A relaxing nature walk
10.00 uur
Start of Workshop #3
10.00-12.00
Plenty of time for the workshop
12.00-12.30
Lunch
12.30 - 14.00
Free time
14.30
Start of Workshop #4
14.30-16.30
Plenty of time for the workshop
16.30
Closing of the workshop weekend
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
Het programma:
Dag 1
13.00 uur
Welkom met Mongoolse thee
14.00 uur
Start workshop #1
14.00-16.00 uur
Workshop #1: Wat zijn boventonen (theorie/demonstraties), hoe zing je boventonen (praktijk)
16.00 uur
Afronden workshop
17.00-18.00 uur
Genieten van een heerlijk Mongools diner!
19.00 uur
Start workshop #2
19.00-21.00 uur
Workshop #2: Keelzangtechniek ontdekken en combineren met boventoonzang
Avond
Vrije tijd (ofwel rust moment, ofwel samen genieten / jammen, etc!)
Dag 2
08.30-09.15 uur
Typisch Mongools ontbijt
9.15 uur
Onder begeleiding van Giovanni maken we onze eigen boventoonfluit
11.00 uur
Start workshop #3
11.00-13.00 uur
Workshop #3: Lage keelzangtechniek ontdekken + de basis van boventoonfluit spelen leren
13.00-13.45 uur
Lunch
13.45 - 14.15 uur
Vrije tijd
14.15 uur
Start workshop #4
14.30-16.30 uur
Workshop #4: Herhalen van alle zangoefeningen + verdere focus op het bespelen van boventoonfluit
16.30 uur
Afronden
Het programma:
Dag 1
14.00 uur
Welkom op traditionele wijze + muziek + kennismaking
16.00 uur
Start workshop #1
16.00-18.00 uur
Genoeg tijd voor de workshop en mogelijkheden om via Saran meer te leren over Mongolië!
18.30 uur
Afronden workshop
18.45-20.00 uur
Genieten van een heerlijk diner!
20.15-21.00 uur
Live huiskamerconcert door Mongoolse gastmuzikanten
Avond
Enkele typische traditionele spelletjes + vrije tijd
Dag 2
08.30
Typisch Mongools ontbijt, waar jullie mogen assisteren in bereiding
9.30 uur
Ontbijt
10.15 uur
Wandeling in het prachtige en zeer unieke arboretum (bomenpark) van onze buren
12.30 uur
Start workshop #2
14.30 uur
Genieten van een heerlijke lunch!
15.30 uur
Mooie foto maken op traditionele Mongoolse wijze (voor wie wil!)
16-17.00 uur
Afronding
The Program:
Day 1
14.00
Welcome with traditional Mongolian tea
16.00
Start of Workshop #1
16.00-18.00
Plenty of time for the workshop, with opportunities to learn more about Mongolia from Saran.
18.30
End of Workshop #1
18.45-20.00
Enjoy a delicious dinner
Evening
Free time
Day 2
08.30
Traditional Mongolian breakfast preparation (participants are welcome to help)
9.30
Breakfast
10.15
A relaxing nature walk
12.30
Start of Workshop #2
14.30
Enjoy a delicious lunch
16-17.00
Closing of the workshop weekend
Who makes this possible?
Baatarsuren
Musician
Born in Chandman Sum, Khovd Province, Mongolia, Baatarsuren studied Mongolian throat singing and traditional music at the Music and Dance College in Ulaanbaatar. Over the years, he has performed with various ensembles and has grown into a respected musician, teacher, and talented instrument maker. He received several awards, including first prize in the solo category at the International Throat Singing Festival in Tuva in 2019 and second prize in 2017.
Rowan Hartsuiker
Host @ Altai
Rowan became fascinated by the music of Mongolia around 2006 at the age of seventeen. Soon after, he traveled to Mongolia to explore the country and its culture more deeply. Since then, Mongolian music and traditions have become an inseparable part of his daily life. In 2014, he married Saran, and together they have worked ever since on their shared dream: introducing Mongolian culture and music to Europe through Altai.
Ania Grebieniow
Host @ Poland
A Polish traveler, cultural organizer, and long-time friend of Mongolia. Through numerous journeys across the country, she has developed a deep connection with Mongolian people, nature, and traditions. Over the years, she has organized cultural projects, lectures, charity initiatives, and educational events dedicated to sharing Mongolia’s rich heritage with audiences in Poland. Her work continues to build meaningful bridges between Mongolian and Polish communities.