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Traditional practices of Uriankhai archery
  • Manage No, Sortation, Country, Writer ,Date, Copyright
    Manage No EE00001192
    Country Mongolia
    ICH Domain Social practices, rituals, festive events
    Address
    Uvs, Khod and Bayan-Olgii provinces
Description The Uriankhai archery is a practice accustomed from ancient times. During Tsagaan Sar (Lunar Month) Festivals there is a tradition among Uriankhai ethnic groups that every family in the vicinity area invites archers to their households to organize the ceremonial archery event that heralds the start of a new year and symbolizes to enter the forthcoming year without lingering resentment or misfortune. Before the archery starts, it is a tradition that the invited archer shoots up three arrows through the crown of ger (traditional dwelling) and recites special verse for summoning prosperity. Uriankhai archery has its own uukhai (melodious chanting).
Social and cultural significance to be studied
Transmission method by apprenticeship training and participation in the archery
Community Uriankhai ethnic groups
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Information source
National Center for Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of Mongolia
http://www.ncch.gov.mn

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