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What are the characteristics of Inner Mongolia?

First, Mongolian costumes

Mongolian costumes, also known as Mongolian robes, mainly include robes, belts, boots, jewelry and so on. However, due to different regions, there are also differences in styles. Mongolian costumes have strong grassland style characteristics, mainly robes, which are convenient for pommel horse riding. Because Mongolians have lived in Saibei grassland for a long time, both men and women like to wear robes.

Winter clothes in pastoral areas are mostly smooth leather, satin and cotton-padded clothes. Summer clothes are more cloth. Robe with big end, long sleeve, red, yellow and dark blue. The hem of men's and women's robes is not open Red and green ribbons.

Second, Ma Touqin.

Mongolian is called "Chuoer", which is a Mongolian stringed instrument, named after the horse's head engraved on the upper end of the piano. The music it plays is deep, rough and passionate, which embodies the Mongolian people's production, life and grassland customs. The importance of Ma Touqin has gone far beyond its own musical instrument function, and it has become a representative symbol and symbol of Mongolian music art.

Third, Nadam.

Nadam convention is a traditional festival with a long history in Mongolia. "Nadam" means entertainment or games in Chinese and plays an important role in the lives of Mongolian people. It is a cultural, sports and entertainment conference held by people to celebrate the bumper harvest. Nadam convention is held in July and August every year when livestock are fat, which is a traditional festival for Mongolians in Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang.

Nadam has a long history and tradition in Mongolia. During this period, large-scale sacrificial activities will be held. Lamas will burn incense and light lamps, recite scriptures and pray for the protection of the gods, which can eliminate disasters.

Four, yurts

Mongolian yurt is a kind of house where Mongolian herdsmen live, which is suitable for animal husbandry production and nomadic life. The yurt is spacious and comfortable. It is made of a special wooden frame "Hana" (supported by a yurt fence), wrapped in two or three layers of wool felt, and tied with a rope twisted from horse hair or camel hair. Its top is supported by "Wu Nai" and covered with "Blissfulness" to show the sky.

Its circular spire has a skylight "Taonao" and is covered with a square wool felt "Wurihe River", which can provide ventilation and lighting, facilitate construction, demolition and removal, and is suitable for rotational grazing.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Mongolian headdress

China has been known as "a country with clothes on" since ancient times. Mongolians are very particular about headdresses. Women of different ages and regions use different headdresses. They like to decorate with red coral, agate and turquoise. Therefore, the types of Mongolian headwear are rich and varied, each with its own characteristics.