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Ordos Mongolian costumes are practical and beautiful, and they are exquisite from head to toe.

In Ordos area, unmarried women have a braid hanging behind their backs. Only the day before the wedding, at the grand wedding, two respected elders were invited to hold a solemn distribution ceremony for "distributing parents". At the ceremony, the girl's hair was spread out and combed into two braids along two horse manes, and then the gorgeous and precious jewels presented by the groom were tied in the braids.

Ordos Mongolians call jewelry "Tao Gan Le Jiu Gan", which means headband in Chinese. The headband is made of precious materials such as small turquoise, agate, coral, precious stones, gold and silver. Married women look elegant and rich wearing such expensive accessories. Of course, preparing a good headband is still quite expensive, so. You can see the poverty and wealth of a family from the headband. When a woman or a young man gets married, he only needs a hair band weighing about three or four kilograms and worth about three or four hundred silver dollars. When a rich woman marries or a young man marries, she must wear a hair band weighing about 10 kilograms and worth tens of thousands of silver dollars. Such an expensive headband is often bought with a few good horses or hundreds of good camels. However, hair bands, whether expensive or cheap, are necessary decorations for married Mongolian women in Ordos, and they cannot leave their bodies at will. Only when they fall asleep at night can they get rid of their headbands. Usually, if you take it off at will, it will be considered as disrespect for your parents, elders and neighbors. Group here. The headscarf plays an important role in the life of Mongolian married women in Ordos.

The headdress of Mongolian women in Ordos is mainly composed of "hanging" and "hair cover". Even hammer, called "Xibuge" in Mongolian, is two flat circular objects made of cloth and cotton wool and two wooden sticks about five inches long protruding from them, which are worn on the braids combed on both sides of married women's faces. Legend has it that this is a relic of Genghis Khan's period. At first, there were frequent wars between Mongolian tribes. The winner tied a long stick to the captured women's hair to prevent them from escaping. With the passage of time, it has become a custom for married women to tie wood to their hair. The difference is that the long stick gradually becomes a small stick about five inches long. We'll talk about it later. Women also make exquisite conical coats on sticks, embroider all kinds of beautiful patterns and decorate them with handicrafts made of gold and silver, making them exquisite and wonderful headdresses. On the outside of the oblate object at the top of the stick, a cloth mat called "Aoridege" in Mongolian was added, and the cloth mat was covered with coral and gold and silver products.

Ordos Mongolian men, women and children like to wear robes, commonly known as Mongolian robes. Due to the climate, natural conditions and the needs of grazing life in the wild, the Mongolian robes in Ordos area are different from those in other parts of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in style. Mongolian robes of Ordos Mongolians are long, split on both sides and buckled on the right side of big breasts. Men's robes are relatively large, and they can be worn with belts, and the upper part of the chest belt can hold things. Robes with long sleeves and high collars can play a role in keeping out the cold in winter, and can prevent mosquitoes and flies from biting Zhe in summer. Women's Mongolian robes are tightly made to show their slim and fit figure. Men like to wear blue or brown robes, while women like to wear red, pink, green and sky blue silk robes. The single and double Mongolian robes worn in summer are lighter in color, such as light blue, milky white, pink and light green. Ordos Mongolians believe that the color like milk is the most sacred, so many people wear robes of this color on grand occasions to show purity, elegance and beauty. He also said that yellow is a symbol of the supremacy of imperial power, so in the past, no one could wear yellow robes except the living Buddha and the princes and nobles given by the emperor. Casual clothes are generally wider and have longer sleeves than Hanfu. There is no distinction between rich and poor in casual wear, but the material of clothes varies from rich to poor; The rich use silk, satin, silk and silks, the poor use cotton cloth in spring and summer, and old sheepskin robes in winter. Mongolian robe is not only worn during the day, but also used as a quilt cover at night. The belt can be long or short, which is convenient for riding, walking and taking the east and the west.

Mongolian people in Ordos wear Mongolian robes, regardless of gender, generally have belts, and there are certain rules for tying belts. Unmarried women wear belts and keep spikes on their backs. Once she gets married, it will become "expensive bus". Busgui is Mongolian, which means no belt in Chinese. It's not a belt, it's a tight vest that distinguishes unmarried from married. Wearing a vest means that a woman can have children. Men wear belts. Lift the robe up when you tie it, which is convenient for riding and looks vigorous and natural. Snuff bottles, Mongolian knives, towels, etc. should also be tied on the belt. , color diversity, cloth, silk, satin and other materials are used.

Kanjian is a kind of clothing that Mongolian adult men and married women like to wear in Ordos. When a girl gets married, wearing a vest is a sign of a woman; Ordos vest is divided into two types, mostly colorful satin, inlaid with lace with national characteristics, and the style is very beautiful; It can't be said that Ordos Mongolian is a masterpiece in fashion design. It is said that early Ordos women had to wear robes and long vests with four lapels outside when they got married. Mongolians called them "black chickens". Wuji was the dress of married women at that time. Now this kind of vest is not worn much, but it can still be seen from time to time. The long vest is dignified and rich, and the small vest is small and exquisite, which women on the grassland like to wear so far. There is also a saying that married women who don't wear vests will be regarded as disrespectful to their guests and elders and conniving at themselves. Men's vests are large, generally without lace, mostly black and brown, and they are dignified, generous and chic to wear.

Women in Ordos like to wear headscarves. Headscarves come in many colors, depending on the age group. The headscarf is about ten feet long and is made of cloth, hemp, silk and silk. Girls like to wrap headscarves on their heads, then tie a knot on the right and hang the headscarves down. The headscarf is not capped. Married women wrap their heads with headscarves and wrap them around their bodies; No headscarves, no spikes. Legend has it that this habit began in Genghis Khan's period. After Genghis Khan unified the Mongolian tribes, he ordered everyone to wear a headscarf to show that there was a corner of a standard floating on his head, hoping to have a strong spirit, which was also recorded in the book (Travel Notes of Marco Polo). Men usually wear hats and headscarves. In winter, herders usually wear eagle-like fur hats, which are shaped like goshawk and made of lambskin with a layer of cloth inside. According to historical records, this kind of hat was specially made by the Queen for the convenience of hunting in Yuan Shizu, and later spread to the grassland, becoming a kind of hat that herders like.

Ordos men and women love to wear boots. Boot distribution material and cowhide. Boots made of cloth. Mongolian is called "Mahai", and Chinese means boots to be worn immediately. Made of cowhide, it is called "Gutule" in Mongolian. Cloth boots and leather boots have their own advantages. Cloth boots are light, and leather boots can be waterproof and cold-proof. Generally everyone has two kinds of boots. The boots are wide and embroidered with various exquisite patterns, and cotton socks and felt socks can be put inside the boots; Wearing boots is not only in harmony with Mongolian robes, but also has the advantages of riding and pedaling, which can protect ankle bones. Walking on the grass in summer can prevent snake bites and dew, and stepping on snow in winter can prevent cold. Therefore, herdsmen can't live without boots all year round. Ordos Mongolians have a unique set of national costumes, which stand in the colorful world of national costumes with a practical, simple, exquisite and solemn style.

Etiquette and custom characteristics

1696 In the winter and the following spring, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty crossed the river twice to inspect Erdos when he personally visited Gedan. The customs of Ordos left a good impression on him. The vassal articles in the Draft of the History of Qing Dynasty recorded his experiences and feelings: "Seeing" all the people are polite, without losing the scale of Mongolia in the old days. The standard is harmonious, there are no thieves, camel horses, cattle and sheep don't have to be guarded, their livelihood is comprehensive, their livestock are prosperous, they are richer than him in Mongolia, they are skilled in hunting, there are many pheasants, and the horses they offer are extremely tame, so they don't have to stand up and take them; Water, soil and food are all suitable. "Hospitality and courtesy are one of the great virtues of the Mongolian people in Ordos. Mongolian proverb says: "Without feathers, you can't fly with wings;" No manners, no matter how beautiful it is, it is also teased. "

Mongolian excellent moral customs have a long history. In the past, if someone committed a crime in a foreign country, he should be punished by his hometown. His family and neighbors thought that he was greatly humiliated and it was difficult to look up from now on. If you point a pipe or finger at someone's head, it is considered a great insult to others. The Mongolian virtue of respecting the old and loving the young fills every space of life. Anyone older than himself is called "you". When walking, getting on the bus, entering the door, taking a seat, drinking tea, eating and drinking, we should put our elders first. When you meet an elder, you should greet him first. If you are riding a horse, you should dismount first. If you are sitting in the car, you should get off first. Teenagers under the age of 25 can't drink and smoke, otherwise it will be considered as disrespect for the elderly. If the younger generation is disrespectful to the elders, the prestigious elders in the village have the right to reprimand them. This good family style and social atmosphere has been maintained to this day.

Simplicity, boldness and hospitality are the primitive folk customs of Mongolian people in Ordos. Every passing guest, the shepherd treats the guest with a gift of honor. They think it is a great shame for them to let the guests leave after sunset, and they will be looked down upon by their neighbors. In the past, the shepherd had no yard, and the ger never locked the door. When the guests come, if there is no one at home, they can eat whatever they want. If you want to live, you can stay safely. If you want to leave, you can clean up the tableware and leave. For this matter, the host will never feel rude, but think that you can be sincere and happy.

Whether they know each other or not, herders always greet visitors warmly, and at the same time put their right hands on their chests and bow slightly, inviting them to enter their homes first. After sitting down a little, serve milk tea and milk food. Wine and meat are essential for dinner. In case of special guests. To hold a "five teas" feast;

"Five Tea Banquets" is Mongolian and Chinese is called Dangyang Back. Its etiquette is very grand, and the general procedure is as follows: (1) Give milk. As mentioned above, Mongolians believe that milk is the purest and auspicious food. Therefore, it is the highest courtesy of the host to provide guests with white fresh milk or yogurt. According to the age, seniority and position of the guest, the host holds the silver bowl with milk in both hands and presents it to the guest in turn. Guests should hold it with both hands. As a gift, he will dip the ring finger of his right hand in his chest and play it in the air three times to show his respect for heaven, earth, God and his master. (2) Go to the five forks. The owner arranges all the blocks of the whole sheep in the order of the structure of the sheep with a tray, cuts a little meat on each block and puts it on the head of the sheep. The head is facing the guest, and it is carried to the guest seat, indicating that the whole sheep is now dedicated to you. The guests took a little meat from the sheep's head in turn to taste, indicating that they fully accepted the respect of their owners. At this time, someone cut the mutton back. Let everyone get what they want. According to the ancient custom, only the tail and left calf of the whole sheep can't be eaten, and they should be returned to the owner. Before this, the owner must take the meat from each piece, put it in a plate or a small handleless wine cup, and then go out and shout "Give the whole sheep to you" to show respect for the ancestors. (3) offer wine. Toast the elders or high-ranking people in the guest table, raise your glass by yourself, and then make a toast back. At this point, everyone can taste delicious whole sheep at will. Herdsmen believe that people who eat thighs and shoulder blades can be the happiest people, so they still have the habit of sharing "blessing meat" at the banquet of Wucha.

Mongolians regard wine as the essence of food. Herdsmen graze and often carry hip flask with them. When there are guests, they can't sit down without wine. A toast to a guest is a sign of welcome and respect for the guest. Generally, there are three toasts at a time, and guests should drink at least two. If the guests don't drink, they can persuade each other by singing, and sometimes they will kneel down and invite you to drink. The guest is drunk, the host is very happy and thinks you value him very much.

Mongolian etiquette generally includes offering Hada, handing snuff bottles and paying homage.

Hada is a Tibetan transliteration, which is silk or silk fabric. Its color is mostly light sky blue, and its length is generally between one foot and five inches and eight feet. There are drawstrings at both ends, about half an inch long. Offering Hada is often used for welcoming, giving gifts, worshipping God, greeting in the New Year and festive occasions to show respect and congratulations. When presenting Hada, you should fold Hada into two layers, with the opening facing outward and leaning forward slightly, and present it to the recipient with both hands; The receiver is in the same posture. The courtesy of offering Hada is still very popular today.

Passing snuff bottles is an ancient custom and the most common gift of Mongolian people in Ordos. According to folklore, in the early days, Mongolians always gave each other treasures to show their sincerity to their friends. Later, because the rich and the poor were different and the gifts were not equivalent, they were replaced with snuff bottles.

The traditional custom in Ordos is that both men and women can have a snuff bottle (female pot is smaller than male pot), but now most snuff bottles are not filled with cigarettes, and exchanging snuff bottles is just a kind of meeting etiquette.

There are certain rules for sending snuff bottles. When meeting with peers, you should hold the pot in both hands, hand it in your right hand, exchange your hands twice, and finally return it to its original owner. It is the most common gift for the younger generation to kowtow to their elders before changing pots to show their respect. Please say hello to each other when you meet your peers. When meeting elders, men's single right knee, women's knees.

In the ethnic customs of Ordos, there are also some established taboos and taboos. Riding a horse or riding a car to the herdsmen's house, you can't pass through the door of the house or the middle of the Manihong pole, nor can you cross the horse pole. When approaching the owner's house, walk slowly and dismount early to respect the owner and not disturb the cattle. The horse trip should hang the big head up on the saddle, and the whip can't be brought into the house.

Mongolian herders prefer double to single, so if you give gifts to your master, it is best to give each item in pairs. When you go to the herdsmen's house, please say hello to the owner first, and then ask about the weather and livestock. Even if there is something unpleasant at that time, say something auspicious. Don't sit at the kang table as soon as you come in. If the host is modest, of course, you don't have to be too polite. However, you must sit with your legs crossed, although this sitting position is very uncomfortable for you. Remember not to sit on the stove, even if it is cold, don't warm your feet on the stove or stove fire. When the host makes a toast, he should answer it with both hands. Don't pass things to your master with your left hand. At a banquet, whether you accept wine or toast, you should put down your rolled-up sleeves.

Annual custom

Mongolian people in Ordos use the summer calendar, and the most important festivals are New Year and New Year.

Off-year is the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month; Also known as "Nianhuo", a superstitious legend says that this day will send Vulcan to heaven, because Vulcan brings happiness and wealth to people, so Mongolians respect fire very much. Use fire carefully at ordinary times, don't let children play with fire, jump over the fire at will, sacrifice fire before going out for a long trip, and put some new firewood in the stove when going out and going home to show their piety to the fire. On the day of off-year, the whole family respectfully presented the "Kitchen God" with the wishbone, hada, incense sticks, milk food and so on. Eating barbecued pork with lamb breast, drinking and entertaining with the whole family, and eating "kitchen sacrifice" meals day and night for seven days.

New Year's Day (Spring Festival) is the most grand program. From New Year's Eve to the first day of the first month, men, women and children are immersed in the joy of the festival. Ordos Mongolians call the first month "Chagansari". Chagan is white and sari is the moon. They believe that white is the mother of all things, symbolizing purity and auspiciousness. This custom is widely spread on the grassland. According to Kyle Polo's Travels, "Mongolians, according to ancient customs, sweat and all Mongolian subjects on New Year's Day. On the first day of the first month, they all wear white clothes; Everyone wears white robes, and people give each other white things. White is a good gift, and white is an auspicious blessing. Therefore, the first month of the year is called "Bai Yue". On the New Year's Day of "Baiyue", Mongolian ministries in the Yuan Dynasty presented "Jiujiu" white camel to Mongolian Khan in succession, and neighboring countries also presented "Jiujiu" white elephant. Kyle Poirot wrote: "There are more than100000 white horses in several places in Japan, but there are 5000 elephants in Japan, wearing beautiful brocade and carrying two beautiful boxes on their backs. Among them, there are all the gold and silver utensils and armor used by the imperial court, as well as countless camels covered with brocade, full of daily necessities, all lined up in front of Khan, which is the most beautiful spectacle in the world. "

On New Year's Eve, a book fire was lit in the southeast of Manihong, and all kinds of food were taken and thrown into the fire to pay homage. Then, the family get together to eat sheep's head. Before eating, the elders at home should first uncover the sheep's mouth. According to superstition and legend, this ceremony probably has two purposes. One is to avoid the contradiction of tongue tip for a year, and the other is to open the teeth to ward off evil spirits. Because there is no god to preside over the world on the 30th, ghosts have to raise food for a year everywhere, and the sheep's mouth is wide open, which can scare away hungry ghosts. At midnight, the whole family sits around and eats jiaozi, which is called "Farewell". Those who go out (except married men and married women) will also be called by their parents for a bowl of chopsticks and a New Year's Eve dinner. At the beginning of the new year, at dawn in the east, every household lights lanterns on the seat of Mani red pole (tied with 36/kloc-0 cotton-wrapped bamboo pole and lit with oil), and then sacrifices to heaven, earth, fire and ancestors respectively. After the memorial ceremony, it was time to have tea in the early years. At this time, the whole family should play some yogurt with their fingers for good luck. Old people sit in danger, children should bow down and pay tribute to Hada, and elders should also bless them one by one. Later, the whole family (except this couple) exchanged snuff bottles to express New Year greetings. During the Spring Festival, young men and women rode horses one after another (in the old society, they didn't go out on the second, fifth and seventh days of the first month), brought Hada, snuff bottles and wine, and went to groups of three and five to pay New Year greetings to their relatives and friends one by one. The grassland is full of wine and meat, singing and dancing, and there is a strong festive atmosphere everywhere.

Cheng ling memorial service

Genghis Khan, a Mongolian national hero, was an ancient strategist and politician in China. It has been more than 700 years since he died of illness on 1227. However, the commemoration of Genghis Khan has been handed down from generation to generation on the grassland. According to historical records, various commemorative activities of Genghis Khan are held more than 30 times every year, and the time, methods and sacrifices of these commemorative activities are different. In the past, due to nomadic life and the frequent movement of Genghis Khan's mausoleum, at the memorial service, Darhuts in Sineitai, known as Genghis Khan, would invite their bags to the tall nanmu hearse, and the descendants of Genghis Khan's two good horses-silvery white horses with no hair-would go to the memorial service and place offerings, and the poets would praise Genghis Khan's achievements in a high-pitched voice. The custom and method of memorial basically inherited the way of Genghis Khan's offering sacrifices to heaven, and various places carried out memorial activities according to local conditions. 1955, for the convenience of mourning, the local government, with the consent of Daur and Mongolian and Han compatriots, gathered the portraits of Genghis Khan, Su Lide, swords and saddles scattered in various flags of Yikezhao City to the site of Genghis Khan Mausoleum, and appropriately gathered them on March 2 1 day, May 15 and August 60 of the lunar calendar every year. On this day, many worshippers, with pious feelings, traveled thousands of miles to the tall statue of the legendary figure to offer the most sacred sacrifices, such as white Hada, bright candles, fragrant incense cores, plump whole sheep, delicious cow and sheep milk, creamy butter and mellow koumiss wine. The commemorative ceremony was presided over by Dalhu. The traditional memorial ceremony is as follows: mourners first go to the "Golden Column" in the south of the wall 100 step, and in Mongolian, they call it "Alatenggadusu" to circle the column three times, waiting for 99 people every day; Then sprinkle milk on the bow 8l away from the column. Around the pillar, and then around the white horse and pony; Xiao Mu spoon is also used to scoop milk wine. After the guards circled around the horse, they put the milk in a silver bowl and buckled it on the back of the horse. The horse was frightened and jumped up, and the bowl did not drop. If the bowl is still buckled after landing, it is new. When you get on the column and get on the horse, you have to offer wine. The drinker knelt outside the temple. Ling Huchong poured the wine from the wine delivery man's pot into the second small cup, and the wine delivery man held it into the mausoleum with a rectangular plate. Ling Huchong took the wine plate and put it on the mutton. After saluting, the bartender quits and kneels in the same place. Outside the temple, another Ling Huchong was holding a wine tray and heard him shout, "Oh dear! Oh! Oh! " Take out the wine. Pour it into a glass and give the new wine to the wine delivery man. When offering wine, there are two old Hu Ling chanting outside the temple. These characters have no written record and no one can "decipher", so they are called "Tianyu". After offering wine, enter the temple and kneel on the carpet before the sacrificial ceremony, then offer Hada, lanterns, sheep and incense (read a toast), and kneel long when offering. After the sacrifice, everyone threw a piece of sheep's tail meat into the brazier in front of the case, read a congratulatory message, and some even threw a second piece of meat. Next, we burn Hada blocks, take turns kneeling in big silver cups to drink soju, and kneel down to eat a small piece of mutton. The whole memorial service lasted two hours.

Nadam Fair

Every August, the Ordos grassland is sunny and the golden wind is cool, which is the best season for herders to celebrate the harvest. At this time, they prepare all kinds of delicious milk, brew koumiss, slaughter cattle and sheep, sew new clothes, hold "Nadam" (entertainment parties) of different scales, and hold traditional sports competitions such as archery, wrestling and horse racing, so that the grassland is immersed in a happy atmosphere.

Nadam is a traditional mass gathering of Mongolian people with a long history in Ordos, which has strong nomadic characteristics. According to records, Mongolian Nadam originated in the early 3rd century/kloc-0. At that time, whenever Mongolian leaders held a big gathering, besides making laws and regulations, appointing and dismissing officials, giving rewards and punishments, they also held a large-scale Nadam. At that time, Nadam's main events were archery, wrestling and horse racing, which were deeply loved by Mongolians and were called "Three Arts of the Brave". The earliest record of Nadam's activities was Uighur Mongolian. The inscription of Genghis Khan carved on the cliff in A.D. 1225 said: "Genghis Khan conquered the flower thorn submodule and held a grand ceremony in Buhasu Banner Sea to celebrate the victory. In this competition, Genghis Khan's nephew Ye Songji hit the target of 335 feet (about five feet). " Written in the Secret History of Mongolia in A.D. 1240, there are also several vivid scenes of Mongolian archery competitions. There are also many records about horse racing and wrestling at the Nadam convention. The above two competitions are described in detail in many folk epics, such as Journey written by Kyle Polo, a traveler in the13rd century, and Biography of Gestler, a masterpiece of Mongolian literature. During the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, it was quite common to hold the Mongolian "Three Arts of Brave" competition in Nadam, and standardized the "Three Arts of Brave" competition as the fixed content of Nadam, and encouraged it with drum music and eulogy. There was such a passage in the eulogy at that time: "The handy Ma Touqin sound is melodious and beautiful; White and flawless Hada, sparkling; The traditional heroic three arts competitions continued one after another, and the Mongolian lux team played. " In another message, he said: "You took the bow of hosts, and you got a sharp golden arrow. The bow is like a full moon, and you snapped it on. You can shoot down towering mountains, you can shoot through flying geese, ah, I bless you, a warrior made of copper and iron. " From the description of Nadam in the above records and other folk stories and epics, we can see the main position of Nadam in the life of Mongolian people. "Brave Three Arts" is the product of their life and production. Without excellent technology, it is difficult to achieve great things. In order to master the three arts of heroes, children have been studying hard and practicing hard since childhood in order to get in and out. Every year, the winners of the Nadam convention who get good results are often supported by the public.

By the Qing Dynasty, Nadam had become an organized and purposeful mass entertainment activity convened by the government on a regular basis. Besides sports and literary activities, it also added market trade and material exchange, which further enriched the Nadam Conference. The scale of the Nadam Convention varies from a flag to a herdsman, so the rewards for winning the competition are also different. The winner of a small-scale Nadam usually gets 1 sheep or a few pieces of tea, and the older one gets a horse with a full saddle. The winner of the super-large Nadam champion will get a silver camel with a silver ring on its nose and 998/kloc-0 pieces of jewelry and silk on its back. However, at that time, Nadam often did not play the role of entertainment, but became a place for princes and nobles, assistant Taiji, and Zhang Gaimei Lin to compete for hegemony and have fun.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Nadam really became a playground for Mongolian people on the grassland. Whenever Nadam is held, the whole grassland is very lively. Herdsmen, dressed in gorgeous costumes, rode horses and camels and rode in Lele cars, coming from all directions. Nadam convention usually lasts 5-7 days. Herdsmen set up felt tents on the grass and cooked tea in the cook the meat. Smoke curled up and filled the air. People cheered and felt very interesting. During Nadam, herders not only bought materials, but also watched the wonderful cultural performances of Ulan Qi Mu. Now, they have increased their visits to various exhibitions, exchanged information and learned scientific and technological knowledge.

Ordos wedding

Mongolian weddings spread in Ordos grassland have a long history, with unique national characteristics, rich flavor of life, melodious song and dance forms and warm and grand scenes. It expresses the industrious, brave and intelligent Mongolian people's passionate pursuit of a better life and their rough, bold and kind character. Therefore, Ordos wedding is widely celebrated and famous at home and abroad, and many of its healthy contents and beautiful plots are still preserved and used today. The wedding process can be roughly divided into three parts: engagement, wedding and returning home.

When the engaged son grows up, parents should find a girl whose age, appearance, sewing and business are suitable for him as a spouse. Then I hired a smooth and sociable matchmaker to be the matchmaker for the woman. Of course, the woman should also know the man in detail, but formally the man must take the initiative. Girls usually get married at odd ages of 17 or 19. Engagement usually takes place in two steps.

First, Xiaoding. The matchmaker will find a suitable person and bring two plates of cakes (each plate has eight round cakes with milk, red dates and sugar on it) and a bottle of white wine to the woman's door. After drinking tea, take out two plates of cakes and put them on the table, let the girl's parents taste the milk, and then present each of them with a hada to explain the purpose of proposing marriage. Then pour out the wine in the bottle to honor the woman's parents; Then give them the rest of the wine and bottles. Then I introduced the situation of the man's family, especially the son-in-law, and put forward the desire to propose marriage. After obtaining the consent of the woman's parents (the girl nods), she thinks that the purpose of proposing marriage has been initially achieved.

Then there is Dading. Besides the original two people, there must be a son-in-law and a close relative. Choose a good day and take Hada. A sheep's back (cooked whole sheep, if not, the sheep's back can be replaced by brick tea), two dishes of cakes, a bottle of wine and other gifts came to the woman's house. Generally, the woman should also have several major figures such as uncle's close relatives and neighbors present. After the man let the hostess taste the milk, he presented Hada, and put cakes and sheep backs on the table to show that he had given an engagement gift. At this time, a person from the main family came out, symbolically tasted the back of mutton, and then put it down in a circle with plates. Then the matchmaker made a toast to the woman's elders and began to drink and eat. The purpose of this visit is mainly to decide the amount of bride price and the date of marriage, which is called "Ikhezi Lego Day" in Mongolian. The bride price is usually called wearing, which can also be said as "September 19th" and "February 9th". September 19th mainly includes brick tea, big cloth, hat tassels, belts, large animals, post horses and money for the woman's parents. Robes worn by girls, etc. Most of these items were sent back when they got married. The girl's headdress is mainly prepared by the woman's family, but the man's family should give necessary support according to the economic situation. In some families with better economic conditions, headgear is often completely self-provided, and some are quite expensive. In general, weddings can also be simplified or held together with weddings.

After the ceremony, both parents can walk around each other, choose an auspicious day and hold a "wedding ceremony" around gossip, which refers to eight things: fire, water, gold, earth, sky, gas, wood and mountains. At the same time, they can set a specific time to say hello to relatives and friends, and then they can send invitations.

Ordos custom, Taiwan and Kyrgyzstan do not marry each other, and brothers of the same family do not talk about marriage. This is a fine tradition to promote the good birth and child rearing of future generations.