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religion

All ethnic groups in Alashan, Zuo Qi have religious traditions. There are five major religions in Alashan history: Lamaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Catholicism. Since the flag was built, Mongolians have believed in Lamaism, which has been passed down from generation to generation. Until now, there are many Lamaism temples in Alashan Zuo Qi. Before the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), there were 46 temples and churches in Zuo Qi, Alashan, including 37 Lamaism, 7 Mosques and the Han nationality Buddhism Temple 1 seat. The Lama Temple is a large-scale building with exquisite design. Mongolians who believe in Islam: There are some Mongolians who believe in Islam in Zuo Qi, Alashan (known locally as "Mongolian Hui" or "Toutouhui"). Their language, production and lifestyle are basically the same as those of the Mongols, and their beliefs and customs are the same as those of the Hui people. Mongolian people who believe in Islam not only believe in Islam and participate in Islamic activities, but also participate in various temple fairs and economic meetings of Lamaism, but they only admit that they are themselves. In addition to the three major festivals of Islam, Mongolians who believe in Islam also celebrate traditional festivals such as Spring Festival, New Year's Day and Mid-Autumn Festival like other ethnic groups.

national costume

Before liberation, Alashan Mongolian costumes were divided into official clothes, casual clothes and Lama clothes. The style of official clothes is similar to that of Qing dynasty robes. Lama clothing is the clothing worn by lamas who believe in Tibetan Buddhism and their followers; Casual clothes include robes, cotton gowns, vests and large fur coats. Many men's clothes have one edge, while women's clothes are bright and beautiful. Robes or vests are inlaid with embroidered edges or gold, silver and silk tapestries. The Mongolian robe is also decorated with various decorations, which is magnificent and elegant.

Ethnic diet

Mongolian diet can be roughly divided into three categories, namely, grain, milk and meat. Milk food mainly includes milk tea, yogurt, cheese, butter, milk skin and milk wine. Meat includes roast whole sheep, sheep back, hand-grabbed mutton and so on. Roast whole sheep is a famous dish unique to Alashan region. Most excellent local sheep are selected and baked through more than ten processes, such as slaughtering, scalding, finishing and stuffing. When baking, a special oven is used, and the local unique dry Haloxylon ammodendron is used as fuel. The whole lamb baked is prone, with yellow and reddish skin, crisp and palatable outside, soft and smooth body, fat but not greasy. It is the top-grade food for Alashan people to entertain distinguished guests.

Mongolian etiquette

Alashan Mongolians are famous for their hospitality. When the guests arrived home, the whole family greeted each other. Greetings are mostly "Tasayin White Slave (How are you? ) "Saiyin, Ta Saiyin (OK, hello)". Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, people used to "cheat" to pay New Year greetings. A man's right knee leans forward, his left leg bends back, his upper body leans forward and his right hand droops, commonly known as "cheating". After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), the handshake ceremony gradually changed. When guests enter the yurt, they should lift the curtain to the left and not step on the threshold. After entering the bag, you should sit on the right (that is, the west), with the north as the first place, mostly the elders. After sitting down, the host and guest took out their snuff bottles, bowed and exchanged, sniffed them back with interest, and greeted each other at the same time. If you meet your parents, elders or festive occasions, you should use Hada to show your respect. After the host offers, the guests should touch each other with their right hands, and you can't shirk the dedication to the host. After drinking tea, the host will propose a toast to the guest, and the guest will offer it with both hands, and then return it. During the dinner, songs praising friendship are often used to help persuade wine and toast. When guests say goodbye, they often send their families away, and the host and guest say "Bertie" to each other (goodbye).

Mongolian taboo

There are many taboos in Alashan Mongolian customs. If you don't bring whips, ropes and sticks into the yurt; Avoid throwing garbage, pouring water and spitting into the fire; Avoid crossing from fire, pot cover and basin; Avoid holding tools or carrying garbage; When eating meat, you can't point the knife at the guests or turn the knife upside down; When giving someone a knife or scissors, don't pass the tip of the knife to the other person; Seeing a fire in front of the door or a red cloth hanging on the door means that there are patients or parturients in this family and they can't go in; Avoid eating dead animal meat, donkey meat, horse meat and dog meat; For 3 days after the sacrifice, never borrow anything from home to others; Don't wear a hat or coat when toasting guests; Where livestock are tied, don't defecate anywhere, and don't dump garbage and dust; For example, if someone in the family travels abroad, they can't sweep the floor or throw dust and garbage that day.

Alxa league Mongolian wedding

In the old society, the marriage between men and women was decided by parents, and the words of the matchmaker. Weddings generally have three procedures: proposal, engagement and marriage, and there are many established details. Generally, men propose marriage through the central media, exchange Geng posts when proposing marriage, pay attention to birthdays, and get married with fortune tellers. If the eight characters of the year are different, you can choose an auspicious day to get engaged. When you are engaged, the woman wants a bride price, specifies wedding supplies, and looks at the inequality between the rich and the poor. You can choose an auspicious day to get married after marriage. Locals generally think that March, June and September are auspicious days, and pay attention to "seven don't advance, eight don't leave". On the wedding day, both men and women held separate banquets to treat guests. When the man marries the team to the woman's house, the bride dresses up and says goodbye to her parents and relatives. When the bride arrives at the man's house, she will set off firecrackers. After the bride washes her face and changes clothes, the groom and the bride sing in turn to worship parents, elders, guests and newcomers. After the ceremony, the bride and groom entered the bridal chamber. At night, men, women and children can go into the bridal chamber to see and tease the bride, which is called "disturbing the bridal chamber". After the guests leave, someone will "make the bed" for the bride and groom, and the bed will be sprinkled with red dates, peanuts, walnuts, melon seeds, candy and other things, which means "early birth, sweetness". Early the next morning, the bride and groom both returned to their parents' home after greeting their parents, commonly known as "Huimen". After 1950, the old marriage customs were gradually abolished and developed towards civilization and simplicity. Young men and women can fall in love freely and get married independently, but there are still customs such as marriage proposal, engagement, making trouble in the bridal chamber and returning to the door. ?

Sports activities

Mongolian traditional sports activities: Alashan traditional sports activities are rich in content and diverse in forms, mainly including Shalibor wrestling, archery, horse racing, camel racing, Mongolian chess and Sasha Gai (turning sheep). Sports events include Ushi Nadam (a grand event of the prince's kindness and the flag people), offering sacrifices to Aobao, Yarijin Temple Fair, Nadam Festival and so on.