The preliminary round of the 31st annual "National Children's Choir Competition" named after Mongolia's Labor Hero, State Prize Laureate, and People's Artist Dagva's Luvsansharav was organized in Arkhangai province. The results of the competition are as follows: Special Prize: Students of the choir club affiliated with the Cultural Center of Khairkhan soum, led by Honored Teacher of Mongolia and veteran teacher A. Delgermaa. Third Place: Students of Erdenebulgan soum's School No. II, led by teacher G. Gelegsengee. Second Place: Students of Erdenebulgan soum's School No. I, led by teacher B. Otgongerel. First Place: Students of Erdenebulgan soum's School No. III, led by Honored Teacher of Mongolia O. Munkhbat. The choirs that placed in the top three positions have earned the right to participate in the first round of the Khangai Regional Competition to be held in September.