Tsagaan Sar, which literally means “White Moon,” gets its name because the color white symbolizes purity and happiness. It usually lasts three days between January and February or March, with the exact dates determined in advance by a Buddhist leader. In some regions of Mongolia, families light candles on the altar on this day. Mongols […]

It is important to know a few basic rules of Mongolian cultural etiquette: Things Not to Do In a Mongolian ger (yurt), daily life is guided by tradition, and many rules and taboos govern domestic behavior. The most common taboos include: Leaning on or passing between the ger’s central posts: This custom likely had practical […]