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Wed, 01/27/2010 - 19:54
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WE WANT YOU TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MONGOLIA
After the traditional ceremony that precedes a meal, the host begins to cut the sacrum and serve out portions of the fatty meat. Then the other dishes are served. According to custom, only those older than 40 years are supposed to take strong drink.
The first day of the New Year is called "Shiniin negen". Everyone is supposed to be awake by 6 am to begin the traditional rituals.
The first of these is to greet the sun: everyone watches the sun-rise together. Then, for good health and happiness, everyone must take their first steps of the New Year; the direction they walk is dictated by their lunar year of birth and the current year.
(to be continued)
The first day of the New Year is called "Shiniin negen". Everyone is supposed to be awake by 6 am to begin the traditional rituals.
The first of these is to greet the sun: everyone watches the sun-rise together. Then, for good health and happiness, everyone must take their first steps of the New Year; the direction they walk is dictated by their lunar year of birth and the current year.
(to be continued)
