Traditional residence of Mongolian nomads. In ancient times, it was called vault, also known as felt tent and nomadism. It has appeared since the Xiongnu period and has been in use ever since. The yurt is round, and the surrounding side walls are divided into several pieces, each about 13 meters high, and covered with wooden strips. Most nomadic areas are dominated by swimming. Swimming can be divided into separable and inseparable types. The former is carried by livestock, while the latter is carried by herdsmen such as Niu Cheke, who also live in yurts when they are nomadic.
On the vast Mongolian plateau, the cold wind roared, and many white tents were dotted on the ground. They are Mongolian yurts, that is, Mongolian ones
Mongolian yurts have become the daily life of Mongolians. Most Mongolians chase their goats, sheep, yaks, horses and camels all year round, looking for new pastures. Mongolian yurts can be packed into luggage, and several camels can carry their feet and set up tents again.
Traditional folk houses of ancient people. Popular in pastoral areas such as Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. A smoky round sky. The door is small and faces south or southeast. It has the characteristics of simple manufacture, convenient transportation, cold resistance and suitability for grazing. Often used in the meaning of "home" and "home". In ancient times, yurts were called "vault", "felt tent" or "felt house".
Mongolian yurts are round, large and small, and large ones can accommodate more than 20 people; The small one is personal. The construction of yurts is very simple. Generally, draw a circle according to the size of the bag where the aquatic plants are suitable, and then start construction according to the size of the circle.
After the yurt was built, people decorated it. Spread thick furniture and hang photo frames and posters around. Now some furniture and electrical appliances have also entered the yurt, and life is very comfortable and happy.
The biggest advantage of yurts is that they are easy to assemble and disassemble. Easy to move. When it is erected, the Hannah will be opened to form a circular fence. When dismantled, Hannah will be reduced in size when folded back, and can also be used as a cow and a board. A yurt can only be carried by a two-humped camel or a two-wheeled ox cart, and it can be covered in two or three hours.
Although the yurt looks small, it has a large use area. And indoor air circulation, good lighting conditions, warm in winter and cool in summer, not afraid of wind and rain, very suitable for herders to live and use frequently.
Because the Mongolians in Balikun have lived together with the Han nationality for a long time, their robes, ribbons around their waists, robes with leather boots, colorful silk belts and Mongolian leather boots are heroic and spirited.
In the past, Mongolians were mainly nomadic, so they all lived in Mongolia. In addition to nomadism, a considerable number of Mongolians are engaged in agricultural production or farming and animal husbandry, and they have settled in villages and towns.
The traditional diet of Balikun Mongolians is mainly pasta, milk, meat and wild leeks, onions and mushrooms in summer. Later, due to the long-term mixed living among the Han people, engaged in the life of semi-farming and semi-grazing, vegetables are now widely eaten. Mongolian people are warm, generous and sincere in hospitality. When entertaining guests, they must propose a toast and sing a "toast song" to create a warm atmosphere and express their welcome, blessing and respect to the guests. Mongolians especially advocate respecting the elders and caring for the younger generation. If an older elder comes to the house, you must meet him and tie up your horse. When the elders want to leave, they should also hold the saddle on their horses.
Mongolian festivals are mainly Spring Festival and Aobao Festival, as well as some Lantern Festival (Zulu Festival) and Maier Festival. The first day of sending winter to welcome the Spring Festival, that is, the Spring Festival, is called "Chagan Sari". Mongolian festivals have their own typical column worship. Sacrificial places gathered in front of Aobao for sacrifice. First, lamas burn incense and recite scriptures. After people offer offerings, they surround entertainment activities such as singing and dancing from left to right. Therefore, offering sacrifices to Aobao is not only a religious activity, but also an opportunity for young Mongolian men and women to display their talents, skills and emotional exchanges.
Horse racing and wrestling "are the specialty of the grassland riders." Mongolians, both men and women, have learned to ride horses since childhood and have been living in Ma Rufei since they were teenagers.