Tsagaan sar

The World in Faces photo project by Alexander Khimushin. Diversity of traditional cultures of the world through the portraits of Indigenous People

New Milestone Tour "Tsagaan sar" day tour Maybe during this Tsagaan Sar you will see people exchanging “Khuurug” or the snuff bottle. It contains tobacco for sniffing. Often it’s carried inside silk. It is a common accessory of Mongolian men. Though nowadays, it’s usually used during New Year or the Tsagaan Sar by men and women to perform a greeting ritual. Don't forget to try it.

A Cake Thats More Spiritual Offering Than Last Course

Tsagaan Sar, which literally means “White Moon”, is the biggest national and traditional holiday in Mongolia celebrated from the 13th century. In 1206, when Temujin established the Great Mongol Empire and proclaimed as the Chinggis Khan,

Tsagaan Sar, or Mongolian Lunar New Year, is a family-filled, food-filled, tradition-filled holiday. Check out how they celebrate, what they wear, and the way they eat! Tsagaan Sar | Mongolian Lunar New Year | Lunar New Year | Mongolian Traditions #TsagaanSar #MongolianLunarNewYear #LunarNewYear #MongolianTraditions

Happy Tsagaan sar :)

Celebrating Tsagaan Sar, Mongolian New Year, in Mongolia. Mongolia celebrates two new years. One on Jan 1 and one on the lunar new year. It is a celebration full of tradition, food, and milk products!

Mongolia 1000 Tugrik 1997 (Genghis Khan; yurt building)