Mongolian clothing, food, and houses

1. Mongolian clothing?

Mongolian clothing is determined by the living environment of the Mongolian grasslands. Among the clothing, the robe is the traditional clothing of the Mongolian people. The robe is fat and does not have slits. ?

In the past, winter clothes in pastoral areas were mostly bare leather clothes, and some were made of satin or cotton. In summer, cloth was usually worn; the colors were usually red, yellow, and dark blue. In winter, shepherds can warm themselves up against the cold when grazing, and in summer, they can prevent mosquito bites. They also like to use red and green satin as belts and wear knives for eating meat. Some also hang fire sickles, snuff boxes, etc. ?

2. Mongolian diet?

The Mongolian diet is restricted by their economic production type. The pastoral areas mainly feed on cattle, mutton and dairy products, supplemented by grains and vegetables. Dairy products include milk tofu, milk pimples, dried milk, cheese, cream, yogurt, etc. In the morning, eat fried rice and drink milk tea. The tea is delicious with ghee and a little green salt. They like to eat beef and mutton at noon and evening. Brick tea is an indispensable necessity for herdsmen. After cooking, add less fresh milk. ?

3. Mongolian residences?

The Mongolian residences are also adapted to their production methods. The round yurt is a traditional living tool for Mongolian herdsmen. It is easy to carry, dismantle and assemble, and can withstand wind and cold, making it suitable for nomadic life. ?

The yurt is seven or eight feet high and more than ten feet in diameter. It is composed of a circular wall "Hana" and an umbrella-shaped top frame "Woni". The surroundings and top are covered with thick felt and tied with wool ropes from all sides. There is a patio in the center of the roof for ventilation and sunlight absorption. Some pastoral and semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral areas use yurts with civil structures, and their appearance is roughly the same as a felt bag. ?

Nowadays, as the nomadic customs of the Mongolian people change to fixed-point grazing or half-house feeding, the Mongolian people almost completely settle in brick houses or buildings. Mongolian yurts in the traditional sense can only be seen in tourist areas. ?

Extended information?

Historical development of the Mongolian tribe:?

The Mongolian tribe initially only included two clans, Negus and Qiyan. After the Turkic tribe was defeated, only two men and two women were left, and they fled to the Ergunekun (mountains beside the Ergun River) area to live. In the 8th century AD, due to the continuous growth of the population, they had to migrate outwards. By this time, 70 branches have been separated, and these 70 branches are called "Dierleqin Mongolia". ?

In 1206, Temujin was elected as the Great Khan of Mongolia, named Genghis Khan, at the Kuriltai (big gathering) held on the banks of the Onan River, and established the Great Mongolian Kingdom. From then on, for the first time in northern China, a powerful, stable and continuously developing nation, the Mongolians, formed by uniting various tribes. ?

The Monan and Mobei regions under the jurisdiction of this country are collectively called the Mongolian region, and the residents of various tribes in this region are collectively called Mongolians. At this time, the Mongols became the ruling nation from the ruled nation during the Liao and Jin periods (916-1234). ?

Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, from 1219 to 1260, the Mongols made three western expeditions and established the Ogedai Khanate, Chagatai Khanate, and Kipchak Khanate across Europe and Asia. , the four major khanates of the Ilkhanate. While marching westward, he also sent his troops southward. From Genghis Khan to Kublai Khan, after more than 70 years of conquest, China was unified and the Yuan Dynasty was established.

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