Rare Exhibits Used during the 18th-Early 20th Centuries Lunar New Year Celebrations Displayed
Ulaanbaatar, February 8, 2024 /MONTSAME/."Mongol Lunar New Year" Exclusive Traditional Exhibition
dedicated to the Lunar New Year of the Wood Dragon was opened. More than 100
exhibits, including traditional utensils, games, items used for offerings, and
ornaments, are displayed at the Exhibition.
During the Hunnu Empire, the Mongols
referred to a plentiful autumn month as “Milk Month” and celebrated the New
Year. Since the 13th century, Chinggis Khaan made the Lunar New Year a national
holiday. When spring came, and the auspicious first moon of the spring
appeared, a tradition was established, where shares were distributed to the
elders, the Nine White Banners were worshipped, Kurultai was convened, and many
noyons and officials of subordinate provinces came to greet the Khaan.
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