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Introduce the customs of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region?

1, Grassland Festival: Nadam

The "Nadam" conference is a traditional Mongolian festival with a long history, which is held in July and August every year. Nadam means entertainment and games in Mongolian. Originated from wrestling, archery and horse racing, it has become a grand gathering on the grassland to celebrate the harvest, exchange materials and hold folk sports activities? . During the conference, there will be horse racing, yak racing, shooting, wrestling and other competitions, as well as folk playing and singing, folk song duet and other activities.

2. Mongolian yurts

It is the house where Mongolian herdsmen live. It is convenient to build and move. Although the yurt suitable for animal husbandry and nomadic life looks small, it has a large use area, good indoor air ventilation and good lighting conditions. Warm in winter and cool in summer, not afraid of wind and rain. Very suitable for people who often change places to graze.

3. Pay homage to Aobao

This is a traditional religious activity of Mongolians. Aobao is built with stones, clods and wickers on grasslands, hillsides or dunes. Most of the sacrifices to Aobao were held in July and August. At the time of sacrifice, there are tree strips on the Aobao, and colorful cloth strips or paper flags are hung on the tree. In the hearts of Mongolian people, Aobao is a sacred land.

4.diane dance

It originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties and the southern tip of Horqin grassland. At first, it was a shaman dance used to cure diseases, meaning to pray for the protection of gods, drive away demons and eliminate disasters. Later, it gradually evolved into a national folk dance to express joy. In Horqin area, people dance Diane at festivals, harvest celebrations, weddings and welcome banquets.

5, wrestling

It is the most important activity in men's "three arts". Wrestling adopts a one-off elimination system. Wrestlers climb boots, wear wide satin wrestling pants and wear "Zhao Dege" (a vest), which has its unique style and national color.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Inner Mongolia