Mongolians undertake milk libation ceremonies to honor the heaven, earth, and mountains when spring arrives, the weather turns warm, and the snow and ice melt. This is also the period when young animals are born and milk products become available. Milk libation symbolizes the arrival of these young animals and the dairy products. It venerates […]
Mongolians hunt for stronger and bigger herding animals in hunting teams, but for smaller animals such as sable, marmot and squirrel hunt alone. Mongolia is a country that consists of the wide-open steppe lands, forests, rivers, mountains and deserts, and each has its own types of animal species. Therefore, from ancient times Mongolians have traditionally created […]
Spring Endowment With the arrival of spring and mild weather, livestock is emancipated, but pasture grass is still usually rare. Animals typically give birth in the spring, however, despite these conditions. This is the busiest and hardest period for livestock breeders. There is the Lunar Month festival which celebrates the passing of winter safe and […]
The Mongolian language belongs to the Altaic language family, together with the Manchu and Tungus languages. There are today around seven thousand languages spoken on earth. They are divided into twenty-six language families. The Mongolian language has many dialects, including Mogol, Mongor, Dunsyan, Baoani, Shar Uigar, Daguur, Halimag, Ojrad, Buriad, Central Mongolian and Southern Mongolian. […]
Mongolian ger Mongolian ger originated and inherited from the ancient nomads,including Hünnü people. This is a portable structure that is easy to dismantle and erect and light to transport. There is good air-circulation and very good lighting by the sun. It is possible to get an orientation of a time according the increase or decrease of the sunlight […]
Mongolian boots are designed to be used in a way that is uniquely adapted to the landscape of Mongolia, its weather conditions, and the shoe’s shoulders are not kicked out of the rocks. It is also believed that the air between the laces and the socks is scientifically ground to keep warm in […]
We will explain you about what are Mongolian hats and clothes called in 18th century. By the beginning of last century, Mongolians clothing(deel), hat, and shoe designs were quite different from those of other Mongols and have preserved the ancient traditions of traditional Mongolian clothing(Deel). Let’s explain the Oirat’s clothing and ornaments to the example […]
With the weakening and eventual disintegration of the Qing Dynasty, by 1680 the destiny of Asian countries surrounding China had begun to take a different turn. First of all, under the impact of the Taiping rebellion, the mutinies of Nian and the Muslims erupted one after the other. The Taiping Rebellion Around 1850, […]
Bones, horns, and fangs of domestic and wild animals are boiled and used for creating various items. TUSK ENGRAVING Nomadic Mongolians have used the tusks and teeth of wild and domesticated animals for various craftworks. Among them, a tusk sculpture by S. Sengee is amazing. Marked as the best of this kind of art in […]