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  • Manage No, Sortation, Country, Writer ,Date, Copyright
    Manage No EE00001258
    Country Mongolia
    ICH Domain Performing Arts
    Address
    throughout the Mongolia
Description Lullaby is a unique and independent form of traditional folk song, which reflects the traditional knowledge and wisdom for bringing up the children, relationship between mother and child, and various practices and manners of Mongols. Lullaby is a song with specific meanings and independent melody, poetic system as well as character and description dedicated for calming and pacifying the baby. Its lyrics encompass meaning of convincing and fondling the baby and detailing his/her lineage. The tradition of Lullaby has transmitted in 2 different names as “Song of Cradle” and “Cradle-Song” or Lullaby. The Lullaby does not have a specific narratives, it is more dedicated melodies that lull a child for calm down. There are various different lullaby are sung by mothers depending on their emotion, instinct, range of throat and way of singing.
Social and cultural significance The lullaby is a unique and independent form of folk song, which reflects the traditional knowledge and wisdom of raising children. It also is a part of the relationship between the mother and child, and is an important ritual for Mongolians.
Transmission method apprenticeship training
Community Lullabies have been sung by every mother from ancient times till nowadays for their babies.
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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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