MONGOL CULTURE

MUSIC

• Mongolian music consisted of singing, morin huur, & horse head fiddle.
• Morin huur- comes from the origin of the Chinese two-stringed fiddle.
• Khooml singing
• Long Song- a traditional song without the use of instruments.
• The main themes behing their music are: nature, family, & epic tales.

FESTIVALS

• Naadam- festival of three great sports. This take splace in the capital.
• Tsagaan Sar- "white moon" celebrates the lunar new year.

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RELIGION

• Hinduism and Buddhism

THE MONGOLIAN GER

• Portable dwelling made with wood binded together with leather.
• The door frame is separate and the roof comes up as an umbrella.
• Heated by a small metal stove.
• Entrance always faces south.

HOLIDAYS

• The New Year
• Mother & Children's Day
• Men & Soldier's Day
• Independence Day(November 26th)

ARCHITECTURE

• Mongolian architecture is usually built to be easily transported.

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