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Mongolian literature, on the other hand, has a long and varied history, and includes both oral and written traditions. Mongolian culture is also known for its distinctive architectural style, which reflects the country's nomadic tradition and its harsh weather during the winter months and rugged landscape. Mongolian homes or known as "ger ...
The October Revolution destroyed much traditional culture, with over 800 monasteries demolished and thousands of lamas purged. The constructivist architecture which flourished in the Soviet Union also took root in Mongolia. The Radio and Postal Communications Committee building, with its pyramid-topped tower, was an example of constructivism.
Mongolian cuisine predominantly consists of dairy products, meat, and animal fats. The most common rural dish is cooked mutton. In the city, steamed dumplings filled with meat—"buuz"— are popular. The extreme continental climate of Mongolia and the lowest population density in the world of just 2.2 inhabitants/km 2 has influenced the ...
Held every July, Naadam is a nation-wide celebration of Mongolia’s traditional nomadic culture and heritage. Given its popularity, tourists looking to experience this one in person will want to ...
Biyelgee dances embody and originate from the nomadic way of life and are performed while half-sitting or cross-legged. Hand, shoulder and leg movements express aspects of Mongol herders' everyday lifestyle such as milking the cow, cooking, hunting, household labor, customs and traditions, etc. as well as spiritual characteristics tied to different ethnic groups.
The morin khuur (Mongolian: морин хуур, romanized: morin khuur), also known as the horsehead fiddle, is a traditional Mongolian bowed stringed instrument.It is one of the most important musical instruments of the Mongol people, and is considered a symbol of the nation of Mongolia.
Naadam (Mongolian Naadam Festival) (Mongolian: Наадам, classical Mongolian: ᠨᠠᠭᠠᠳᠤᠮ Naɣadum, , literally "games") is a traditional festival celebrated in Mongolia, Inner Mongolia and Tuva. The festival is also locally termed "eriin gurvan naadam" (эрийн гурван наадам), "the three games of men".
The music of Mongolia is also rich with varieties related to the various ethnic groups of the country: Oirats, Hotogoid, Tuvans, Darhad, Buryats, Tsaatan, Dariganga, Uzemchins, Barga, Kazakhs and Khalha. Besides the traditional music, Western classical music and ballet flourished during the Mongolian People's Republic.