Mongolian folk custom

Mongolian folk customs have the following aspects:

First, worship heaven and earth

Mongols worship heaven and earth. They worship heaven and earth very much and regard them as their parents. I think the sky is great and sacred, and it dominates everything in the world. The earth nurtures all things and is the source of all things' growth.

Therefore, in some major activities and even in daily life, we all respect heaven and earth very much. For example, if we cook our breasts, we must first throw sacrifices at the heavens and the earth. When drinking, dip your ring finger in wine and sprinkle it in the air before you can drink it yourself; When swearing, show your mind to the world and so on. When there is no rain or human and animal diseases are prevalent, we should sacrifice to heaven and earth, and ask for their blessings and merciful blessings.

Second, Vulcan worship.

Mongolians have the concept of fire, and believe that fire has the function of exorcism and is sacred and inviolable. In the traditional concept, it is also the embodiment of the kitchen god, the head of the family, which is related to the rise and fall of the family.

When drinking or eating meat, sprinkle some into the fire to worship Vulcan. During the New Year in China, there is a special worship activity. When a separated couple returns to their parents' home, the wife first obeys the kitchen god. It is forbidden to pour water into the fire and stab the fire with sharp hard objects such as knives.

Third, worship Buddha.

Mongolians believe in Tibetan Buddhism and especially respect and worship religious leaders and living buddhas. Old people think that the greatest and most respectable people in the world are religious leaders and living buddhas. Living Buddha is born with superhuman wisdom, rich knowledge and outstanding talent. He knows the present, the past and the future, and he is the most versatile person in the world.

If civilians can be moved by them, they will get happiness and peace. Therefore, the old people overcame all difficulties, worshipped the living Buddha, and sincerely dedicated all precious things to the Buddha.

Fourth, guest bogey.

Although herders are hospitable, they also have many taboos when they are guests. Guests should not wear sleeves or tuck their skirts into their belts when entering the yurts. Don't go in with a whip. Put the whip on the right side of the door and stand up straight. Don't sit in front of the Buddhist shrine after entering the bag, otherwise it will be considered as ignorant of manners and customs, disrespecting national customs and being snubbed by the owner.

Fifth, avoid stepping on the threshold.

Visit the herdsmen's house, get in and out of the yurts, and don't step on the threshold. Mongolians in agricultural areas, semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral areas also have similar taboos. In ancient times, anyone who mistakenly stepped on the threshold of the Great Khan Palace in Mongolia, no matter who he was, would be immediately executed. This taboo custom has been passed down to this day.

Sixth, avoid touching your head.

Mongolians taboo strangers touching children's heads, thinking that touching children's heads with unclean hands will be harmful to their healthy development.

Seven, avoid hitting the dog

Go to the herdsmen's house as a guest, and don't beat and scold dogs in the host's house, otherwise it will be considered as a great disrespect to the host. As the saying goes, "Beat a dog to see the Lord", for the sake of the owner, never beat or scold the owner's dog. When riding a horse to the herdsmen's house, you must rein in the horse and walk slowly near the yurt. Don't dismount before the host comes out to meet and see the dog, so as to avoid being bitten by the dog and causing unpleasant things for both the host and the guest.

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