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Welcome to the documentary from the BBC World Service.

I'm standing in Sukbatah Square, a vast open space in the middle of Ulan Bata,

the capital of Mongolia, in the heart of Central Asia. 300 kilometers north over the mountains

lies the border with Russia, whilst to the south across the famous wide plains of the step

is China. But right here in the heart of UB, as locals call the city, the most imposing presence is

that of two Mongolian icons in Statue 4. To my right, Pert defiantly upon his horse is Sukbatah,

the revolutionary hero who in 1921 helped free his nation from the Qing dynasty.

Whilst on my left, in front of Mongolia's parliament sits the legendary figure of Chingis Khan

or Chingis Khan, the leader whose empire nearly eight centuries ago spanned from the Persian Gulf

to the sea of Japan. For decades, these two men have dominated Mongolia's psyche and its culture.

But in the 21st century, a generation of Mongolian women is making its voice heard, both at home

and across the world. I want people to know to my music about the country of Mongolia.

It's very important that I have to spread this word about being a Mongolian woman.

We are not scared or shy. We are quite confident to share our voices and stand on what we believe

next to our men. I'm Stephen Raja and in the documentary from the BBC World Service,

I'm finding out how Mongolia's women artists and musicians are challenging and changing

attitudes at home, as well as helping their nation make a mark on the global stage.

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