Chifeng Spring Festival custom

The Mongolian people have long welcomed the Spring Festival with the custom of burning fire and offering sacrifices, because the blazing flame symbolizes all the good luck in a year. In the past, it was popular to sacrifice fire, and the date and way of offering fire were different from family to family. "Hari Chuhu" (poor people) usually offer fire sacrifices on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, while "Tai Ji" (nobles) offer fire sacrifices on the 24th of the twelfth lunar month.

At present, traditional fire sacrifices are rarely held among the new generation of herders, but people still light bonfires in grassland tourist spots and festivals to add fun.

2. Roast whole lamb

Roasted whole sheep has strict production requirements and must be carefully selected? Slaughtering, scalding, waxing, pickling and seasoning 1 ~ 2-year-old kohlrabi in Jieyang, Inner Mongolia, then hanging in the oven, sealing and cooking with slow fire. The finished product is yellow-red, shiny, crisp and tender, fat but not greasy, crispy and delicious, and has a unique flavor.

Step 3 put a flower tray

On New Year's Eve, every herder's home should put a "flower tray", that is, snacks, milk, candy and so on. They are neatly placed in a big plate, and most of them are cylindrical or square, one on each floor, which is very regular. This custom remains not only in herdsmen's homes, but also in Mongolian families in cities.

4. Happy New Year

The most solemn Spring Festival activity on the grassland began at the dawn of the first day of the first month. Herdsmen worship Aobao first, and then begin to pay New Year greetings within their families. First, the younger generation bows to the elder, and then the elder wishes the younger generation happiness and longevity. When visiting the New Year, the younger generation should dress appropriately and hold Hada in their hands.

After the family pays New Year's greetings, the herdsmen pay New Year's greetings to each other. When you say goodbye, go to the old man first. With the progress of worship, people come together automatically.

Step 5 drink koumiss

Neighborhood parties, festival celebrations, reception of guests and friends, there is always a unique koumiss on the table. People who have drunk koumiss admire its mellow and delicious taste.

China Civilization Network-Mongolian New Year Diet Customs