Customs of Inner Mongolia

1. Folk custom food - roasted whole sheep

Whole sheep and whole cattle, also known as whole sheep and whole cattle, is a traditional etiquette for Mongolians to entertain distinguished guests. Since ancient times, Mongolians have had the habit of eating whole sheep, drinking kumiss, and carrying cooked lamb strips for expeditions. Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, ascended the throne, built a large white yurt, and used whole sheep to entertain guests and worship gods.

2. Naadam Convention of Folk Customs

The "Nadam" Convention is a grand gathering of Mongolian, Ewenki, Daur and other ethnic minority people living in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and other places. "Naadam" is a transliteration of Mongolian, meaning "entertainment" or "game". Held every summer and autumn. During the conference, farmers and herdsmen from all over the country rode horses and drove cars, bringing furs, medicinal materials and other agricultural and animal husbandry products. Crowds of people gathered in the conference square. And a white yurt was set up on the green grassland around the venue.

3. Oroqen folk customs

The Spring Festival is the most solemn festival of the Oroqen people. It is held every year on the first day of the first lunar month and usually lasts for four to five days. It is mainly popular in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Northeast China. Oroqen area. The Spring Festival of the Oroqen people originates from Han customs. Before the festival, people are busy buying new year's goods and cleaning their yards; people who go hunting in the mountains or work outside have to rush home to prepare for the New Year. On New Year's Eve, every household worships ancestors and the Big Dipper, has a reunion dinner and keeps vigil.

4. Folk customs of offering sacrifices to Aobao

"Aobao" is Mongolian, meaning pile or drum. Sacrifice to Aobao is one of the grand sacrificial activities of the Mongolian people. Aobao is usually located on a high mountain or hill. Stones are piled up to form a conical solid tower. A long pole is inserted at the top. Animal hair horns and scripture cloth strips are tied to the pole head. There are cushions burning cypress incense on all sides. Stones were placed next to the Obo, and branches were placed there to offer whole sheep, kumiss, butter, cheese, etc.

When offering sacrifices to Aobao, in ancient times, shamans beat drums, chanted incantations, worshiped and prayed; in modern times, lamas burned incense, lit fires, and chanted sutras. The herdsmen all circled Aobao three times from left to right to pray for blessings from God.

5. Hada as a tribute to the folk customs

Hata is a gift used by the Mongolian people to show respect. The highest etiquette of the Mongolian people is to offer hada. Hada is a raw silk scarf with many colors, mostly white, blue and yellow. The length is usually 1.5 meters, the longest is 4 meters, and the width varies. There are ears at both ends, about 6 cm. The hada is embroidered with auspicious patterns such as Buddha statues or cloud patterns, eight treasures, and the word longevity. Hada was originally a sacrificial item in Lamaist temples.

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