https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw en-us 2018-03-02 16:20:26 UTC 2018-03-04 04:46:37 UTC hello@padlet.com yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237479318 Born in 1162, Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire. He was known as the “Great Khan.” Present-day Mongolians consider him to be Mongolia’s founding father. He is the grandfather of Kublai Khan. He died in 1227.]]> 2018-03-02 16:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237479318 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237482016 Born in 1215, Kublai Khan conquered China to establish the Yuan dynasty. He assumed the role of the emperor of China in 1271. He was Genghis Khan’s grandson. He met with Marco Polo during one of his travels. He died in 1294.

]]> 2018-03-02 16:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237482016 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237482901 Born in 1929, Sengiin Erdene was a well-known novelist in Mongolia. His father was killed during the repressions of the late 1930s. Before he wrote, he was a psychiatrist for a couple of years. Several of his works have been translated to German. He passed away in 2000.]]> 2018-03-02 16:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237482901 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237483409 Born in 1947, in the Gurvanbulag soum of Bulgan Province, Mongolia, he became the first Mongolian to travel into space. In 1966 he joined the Mongolian Air Force. He was selected as part of the 8th Intercosmos program in 1978 while he was in the rank of Major General. He was Mongolia’s defense minister from 2000-2004. He is still alive to this day.]]> 2018-03-02 16:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237483409 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237484581 A small portion of this Mongolian National Park is developed with restaurants, shops, etc., but most of the park is undeveloped. The attractions include various lakes, hot springs, monasteries, and rock formations.]]> 2018-03-02 16:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237484581 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237485533 A Mongolian Buddhist Monastery which was restored in the 1990s. The name translates to the “Great Place of Complete Joy.” Inside currently resides a little over 100 monks.]]> 2018-03-02 16:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237485533 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237486781 Lake Khövsgöl is the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia and second largest by size. It is one of 17 ancient lakes in the world, and is the most pristine (the water is drinkable without filtering). It is the most significant water reserve in Mongolia.]]> 2018-03-02 16:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237486781 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237487936 A map of Mongolia which marks our famous locations.]]> 2018-03-02 16:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237487936 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489057 2018-03-02 16:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489057 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489125 2018-03-02 16:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489125 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489224 2018-03-02 16:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489224 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489505 2018-03-02 16:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489505 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489664 2018-03-02 16:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237489664 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237490467 2018-03-02 16:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237490467 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237491669 A Mongolian steamed dumpling filled with meat, normally mutton or beef. Traditionally, buuz is typically eaten during the Tsagaan Sar (Mongolian New Year), but nowadays, it is offered in many cafes and restaurants in the capital. During Tsagaan Sar, families will make hundreds, if not thousands, of buuz, and it is considered rude to not eat it when visiting families (they will be trying to get you to eat as many as possible).]]> 2018-03-02 16:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237491669 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237492963 Khorkhog is a Mongolian barbecue dish, where pieces of meat (normally lamb) are cooked in a container with hot stones and water. It’s generally popular in the countryside, but not often eaten in restaurants (as most eat it with their hands).]]> 2018-03-02 16:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237492963 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237493919 Airag is fermented horse milk (an alcoholic beverage made of mare’s milk). It’s typically offered (at least in the countryside) when visiting other families, or hosting others themselves.]]> 2018-03-02 16:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237493919 yizhao3721 https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237494549 Tsuivan is a noodle stew with meat and vegetables. Essentially, it is when a pot of stew is cooked and noodles are steamed on top of that, for maximum efficiency. Typically, the meat is either lamb or beef. Tsuivan is a very popular and common dish in Mongolia.]]> 2018-03-02 16:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237494549 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744335 These are still commonly worn by both men and women outside major towns, especially by herders. In urban areas, deels are mostly only worn by elderly people, or on festive occasions.]]> 2018-03-04 00:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744335 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744651 Their fashion and trimmings & colors were amazing varied depending on the sex of the person wearing it his or her social position or to who's tribe or nationality they belonged. Women's hats were more fashionable than men's, and the ribbons on them were decorated with turquoise.]]> 2018-03-04 00:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744651 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744735 The toes of boots are upturned, and several explanations have been offered for this unconventional style. If boots had upturned toes pre 1578 when Buddhism introduced to Mongolia , then this would be an example of religion using indigenous customs, beliefs etc. to support advance their own religion. Another explanation is that the upturned tip prevents a rider's feet from slipping out of the stirrups. However it's also true that boots are so thick and rigid that if they were flat, they would be almost impossible to walk in. ]]> 2018-03-04 00:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744735 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744821 Tugrik / ₮ / MNT]]> 2018-03-04 00:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744821 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744852 1 USD = 2443.49 Mongolian Tugrik]]> 2018-03-04 00:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744852 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744905 2018-03-04 00:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237744905 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237745155 Traditional mongols practice this religion, worshipping the blue sky. The people practice ritualistic magic, nature worship, exorcism, meditation, and natural healing.]]> 2018-03-04 00:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237745155 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237745195 This gained more popularity after it was introduced in 16th century. Tibetan Buddhism shared the common Buddhist goals of individual release from suffering and reincarnation. Tibet's Dalai Lama, who lives in India, is the religion's spiritual leader, and is highly respected in Mongolia.]]> 2018-03-04 00:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237745195 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237745250 2018-03-04 00:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237745250 18eicherw https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237745413 There's a significant minority of Sunni Muslims in the far western regions of Mongolia]]> 2018-03-04 01:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/yizhao3721/y7axgprav1hw/wish/237745413