Mongolian cultural customs, traditions, festivals, and etiquette, one custom or term per card.
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- Гэр (Ger)
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The traditional round felt tent, the iconic nomadic dwelling- Наадам (Naadam)
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The national festival of the 'three manly games': wrestling, horse racing, and archery- Бөх (Bökh)
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Traditional Mongolian wrestling- Хадаг (Khadag)
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A ceremonial silk scarf used to show respect and honor- Айраг (Airag)
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Fermented mare's milk, a traditional drink- Морин хуур (Morin khuur)
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The traditional horsehead fiddle, a national instrument- Хөөмий (Khöömii)
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Mongolian throat singing- Дээл (Deel)
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The traditional Mongolian robe-like garment- Цагаан сар (Tsagaan sar)
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The Mongolian Lunar New Year, the 'White Month' festival- Их эзэн Чингис хаан (Ikh ezen Chingis khaan)
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Genghis Khan, revered as the founder of the Mongol nation- Овоо (Ovoo)
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A sacred stone cairn where travelers leave offerings for safe travel- Бууз (Buuz)
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Steamed dumplings, a staple festive dish- Хорхог (Khorkhog)
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A traditional meat dish cooked with hot stones- Малчин ахуй (Malchin akhui)
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The nomadic herding lifestyle central to Mongolian identity- Шагай (Shagai)
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Traditional ankle-bone dice used in games and fortune telling
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