Culture of Mongolia

A lot of the traditions of Mongolia were made illegal during the Communist era. Even though since independence in the early 1990’s Mongolia has had to forge and reforge its identity, a lot of the banned older customs and social rules have returned and still remain an inherent part of 21st Century Mongolian life. However, some are so integrated into everyday life that it can be hard for visitors to tell that they exist. One tradition that most travellers come across and that remains at the core of rural life in Mongolia is ‘khoorog’ – the passing and receiving of the snuff bottle. Passing a snuff bottle is seen as a formal occasion. If given, always try to remember to accept it with your right hand and with an open palm. You may take a pinch of snuff or just sniff the bottle’s top. Before passing the bottle to another person, you should offer it back to its owner. Do not replace the cap firmly before passing the bottle back – simply leave it resting on top of the bottle, with the snuff blade inside. This great image was taken by our guest Egon Filter on our Untamed Mongolia – one of our Mongolian small group adventures.
Gandan Monastery Ulaanbaatar
Beatles Statue Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Bactrian camels in snow, Mongolia
Tsagaan Sar at Sunrise
Dashdorjiin Natsagdorj - Mongolian Poet
Mongolian boots
Erdenesiin Khuree Mongolian Calligraphy Arts Centre
This is Erdeneochir - a talented Mongolian musician. His musical skills include the art of khoomi (throat singing) and playing the horse head fiddle.
Mongolian Proverb
Meet Halmira, Olgii Western Mongolia
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Mongolian women in our Mongolian female only tour
Eternal Landscapes Mongolia trip assistants gathered for international women's day Mongolia
A Mongolian ger - Gorkhi Terelj National Park in summer in your guide to Mongolia's seaons
Furgon 4x4 van in Mongolia
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