Established in 1994, Orkhon is Mongolia’s youngest province. Its center is Erdenet City, which ranks second in the country by population size. Erdenet was originally founded in 1974 and gained city status in 1976. Today, it has a population of over 120,000, the majority of whom are young people. Through its mining enrichment plants, light industry, and educational and cultural institutions, the province contributes significantly to the nation’s development. The “Erdenet Mining Corporation” (SOE) is considered one of the largest copper and molybdenum enrichment facilities in the world.

The Children and Youth Theatre of Orkhon Province

Theatre activities in Erdenet began in 1981 with the “Puppet Club.” It became the “Puppet Theatre” in 1991 and has been operating under the name “Children and Youth Theatre” since 2011. The theatre features a main hall with 220 seats and a studio theatre with 50 seats. It has successfully participated in national and international competitions, earning 8 gold medals. To date, it has produced over 90 works and performed at festivals in China and Russia. In 2025, the productions “The Queen of the Blue State” and “Burning Hills” were performed across various Mongolian provinces and in Erlian, China. In 2026, the puppet play “Secret of the Treasure” was presented to audiences to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Erdenet City.