Mongolian Culture is a Picturesque of Nomadic lifestyle
Mongolian Culture
Mongolian was and still is a very nomadic country. Nomadic meaning to never have a permanent home, or live a wandering life. Today, even through modernization, 30% of Mongolia's culture maintain nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle. Often moving from pasture to pasture with herds of livestock as well, Mongols have been at this for 3000 years.
Hospitality Mongolian culture has a variety of aspects to it. Mongolians are known to be hospitable to guests, a traditon that dates back to the Yuan dynasty. Even though during the period Mongols were known to be very cruel in their battle strategies, they were very accepting of other languages, religions, and beliefs.
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"Each Country's Customs are different, Just like each meadows grass is different" |
The Horse The horse is placed high in Mongolian society. The horse plays the highest role in legends and tales and is still used as the main source of transportation in nomadic communities. All people in Nomadic communities know how to ride a horse, some say just as well as they now how to walk or run. The horse plays a huge role in Mongolian culture.
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Religion is a major part of Mongolian culture. There are several major religions practised in Mongolia including Buddism and Shamanism specifically Tengerism. Though traditions vary throughout Mongolian, Tengrism was widely practised during the time of Genghis Khan and continues to be practised today in nomadic communties. Tengerism is a religion based on the belief that there are spirits or souls in everything, while different varieties of religions believe that there can be more. The religion believes that of the souls in a person, some are reincarnated, while others escape to nature. It also believes in a similar concept to karma, believing ever single person is responsible for their individual actions.
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