The number of people purchasing Mongolian Ger / Yurt has been increasing both domestically and internationally. Ger is admired for its sturdy, unique structure and practical features by many. People have been living in Ger for the last three thousand years, yet still, it is one of the most practical, comfortable, and affordable type of housing. Nowadays, regardless of […]
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The interior of a Mongolian Ger is as unique and meaningful as the exterior. There are certain rules and customs when it comes to constructing a Ger. Similarly, the overall placement of different pieces of furniture and their meanings also matter greatly. If you have been inside a Ger, you must know that there is […]
A traditional Mongolian Ger or Yurt (from the Turkish languages) is a portable and round tent covered with felt to be used as a dwelling. It has been popular among nomadic groups in Central Asia and still being widely used as a common style of home in Mongolia and other countries. The Ger is admired […]
A Mongolian Ger or Yurt is a portable and circular dwelling made of different materials and covered in felt or other fabric. Ger is suited to the Mongolian harsh climate and lifestyle, and it has been the main style of home for thousands of years. You might know Ger / Yurt in relation to the […]
Taking the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is a lot of equivalent to a trip to the most profound self. The four Hindu exacting objections arranged in the Garhwal Himalaya run in Uttarakhand, draw lovers from India and around the planet, all of them restless to accomplish salvation, or moksha, an authoritative state of opportunity […]
In 2021, there are about 3.3 million Mongolians living in Mongolia. However, there are around 10.5 million Mongolic types of people in the world. Most of them, ~5.9 million, are ethnic Southern Mongolians, which is an autonomous region northeast of China. Other Diasporas of Mongolic people around the world are Kalmyks in Western Russia, Buryats […]
Depending on what kind of lifestyle a Mongolian may have the way they live varies and depends on the circumstance. You might have heard Mongolian nomads who live out in the countryside. While to a certain extent it’s true, there are other ways of life that Mongolians live which we will discuss. Mongolian Nomads Mongolian […]
The origins of Mongolian people are said to have been a group of nomads from North-East Asia, however, people still have different claims and theories for ethnic Mongolian origins. While Mongolians are not Turkic per se, Mongolians do share phenotype and cultural traits with Central Asian countries. The thing to note is that “Mongolians” are […]
If you are an English speaker and thinking of traveling to Mongolia, you might have wondered how well Mongolians speak English. Mongolians learn elementary English in most schools, but aside from private schools that teach English in-depth, most Mongolians are not able to speak English. You will however come across some Mongolians here and there, […]
No, Mongolians are not Chinese, ethnically. There are about 5 to 6 million ethnic Mongolians living in Southern Mongolia (which is geopolitically part of China) so it can add a bit to the confusion. In Mongolian culture, it is offensive or considered rude to mix Mongolians with Chinese people, something that tourists should keep in […]