What traditions does Mongolia have?

Mongolians follow Tibetan Buddhist teachings, (also called Lamaism), the body of religious Buddhist doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet and the Himalayan region. Today, Mongolia still embraces its Buddhist heritage. Monasteries are being restored, and are once again crowded with worshippers.

What are the Mongolians particularly proud of?

MONGOLS AND THEIR HORSES Mongolians have traditionally grouped the horses into four categories: horses used to shepard sheep, horses using to round the herd, postal horses – used for military purposes and race horses. The Mongols are particularly proud of their race horses.

What are Mongolians good at?

Genghis Khan brought the writing system to Mongolia that is still used by many Mongolians. The Mongol empire spared teachers of taxation and led to the great spread of printing all over East Asia. They also helped the rise of an educated class in Korea.

How do people greet in Mongolia?

Zolgokh (Mongolian: Золгох) is a traditional Mongolian formal greeting. Two people hold both their arms out, and the younger person’s arms are placed under the elder person’s and grasps their elbows to show support for their elder.

How do we show respect in Mongolia?

In using a snuffbox or snuff bottle, it is respectful to only use your right hand when taking and passing it around. Pass the snuffbox under your nose to appreciate the aroma and then nod your head to show appreciation.

How do Mongolians greet?

Zolgokh (Mongolian: Золгох) is a traditional Mongolian formal greeting. The two people then touch each other’s cheeks, usually accompanied with the phrase Amar mend üü (Mongolian: Амар мэнд үү), meaning “Are you well and peaceful?”.

Why do Mongolians give gifts to each other?

When the recipient gets it, he/she brings it to the forehead to symbolise the knowledge this gift will bring him/her. According to tradition, the most important gift for a Mongolian was the nine white gifts: eight white horses and and one white camel.

What are some tips for visiting Mongolia?

Visit a nomadic family. If you have the opportunity, or pass a ger on your way, be sure to make a stop. Mongolians enjoy visitors and are happy to share a few minutes of their time with the weary wanderer. It is customary that any visitor who visits a ger is offered a seat and some milk tea.

Do Mongolians eat with chopsticks?

Old Mongolian saying: “Keep breakfast for yourself, share lunch with your friend and give dinner to your enemy”. The most important meals for Mongolians are breakfast and lunch, which usually consist of boiled mutton with lots of fat and flour and maybe some dairy products or rice. Mongolians don’t eat with chopsticks.

What is the culture and customs of Mongolia?

The Culture and Customs of Mongolia has been heavily influenced by the Mongol nomadic way of life. They love to stay in their “GER” (a handmade tent). Other influences are from Tibet and from China. Since the 20th century, Russian and European cultures have a strong effect on Mongolian culture.