What are the festivals in Hulunbeier? What are the three main festivals in Hulunbeier

There are actually some special festivals in Hulunbeier that are great to visit. If your friends have the time, you can go and check them out, but this year's festivals are still a while away. Naadam is the most recent one to check out.

Three major festivals to see the introduction

1, ice and snow Naadam

Naadam, as a traditional festival of the Mongolian people, will be held every summer, set the competitive, cultural, entertainment and other attributes in one. Naadam Snow and Ice as a continuation and development of the traditional Mongolian winter fire festival activities, including not only the traditional Naadam horse racing, square, archery "heroes of the three best", but also snow horse harness, camel plowing, horse-drawn plows, snowmobiles, and other winter competitions. The best part is the traditional Mongolian custom performance. When you immerse yourself in it, you will realize that the city life behind you seems so unreal. This year's Ice Naadam will be held on Dec. 23 at the Grassland Culture Tribe in Hailar.

(1) Entrance Ceremony

First, hundreds of horses and camels pulling sleds enter the stadium to welcome the VIPs who have come from afar. After drinking a welcome drink together, more than 500 ethnic minorities from various tribes enter in festive dress. Gathered around a roaring bonfire, they sang and danced hand in hand, full of excitement and hope for a prosperous new year.

(2) Sacrificial Activities

Sacrificial activities include the sacrifice of Genghis Khan's sacred spear, Sulujo, the sacrifice of Ao Bao, and the sacrifice of the God of Fire.

Legend has it that Genghis Khan was born with a birthmark on his hand similar to a gun. Later, during the civil war in the steppe, Genghis Khan's ministry was devastated. He prayed to the gods for strength, and the holy gun Sulu ingot fell from the sky. From then on, Genghis Khan was invincible with the sacred spear, and the Sulu Ingot became the symbol of his steppe empire. He swore to the gods that he would sacrifice 10,000 sheep to the sacred spear every year. Wow, this story is so romantic, comparable to the legend of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone.

Legend has it that Genghis Khan was chased by his enemies in his early days and hid in Mount Bukhan. The enemy circled the mountain three times without catching him. Afterwards, Genghis Khan said, "Mount Bukhan saved me. In the future, I will offer prayers every day so that my descendants will know about it. His grandson, Kublai, followed his ancestral tradition and had the Mongols worship famous mountains and rivers every year. Because there were no mountains in some places, the people "built stones like mountains and regarded them as gods". This is the origin of Ovoo.

The grassland in winter is really cold, because it is directly facing Siberia, the extreme can reach more than 50 degrees below zero. Ancient Mongolians living in this place lost their fires, which often meant the extinction of the tribe. That's why the Mongols have had a strong fire cult since ancient times. Their worship of fire is thousands of years old and is a legacy of primitive religious beliefs. Fire is not only God itself.

(3) Experience horseback riding, camel riding and horse sleigh riding.

After the opening ceremony, there are a number of exciting experiential activities. The hospitable Mongolian compatriots will invite guests to experience horseback riding, camel riding, horse sleigh rides, reindeer sleigh rides, dog sleigh rides, snowmobile rides and other special programs for free. You can also go into the Mongolian yurt, learn to sing Mongolian songs, study milk tea and hand-held meat, and enjoy the Mongolian flavor.

2, Hulun Lake Ice Fishing Festival

Hulun Lake is the largest lake in the north, with an area of 2339 square kilometers, equivalent to two Hong Kong. There are more than 30 kinds of fish here, including carp, crucian carp, oil fish, Mongolian blackfish, catfish and white shrimp. In order to protect the resources, Lake Hulun is closed to fishing from April to November, and the winter fishing production accounts for more than 80% of the year. The Lake Hulun Ice Fishing Festival is an annual celebration at the beginning of the harvest season. This year's Ice Fishing Festival will be held on Dec. 24 at Lake Hulun.

(1) Lake Sacrifice

The Lake Sacrifice is the grandest and most mysterious ceremony at the beginning of winter fishing every year. There are tables on the ice, wine, fruits, snacks, pig's head or whole sheep. People kowtow and worship after reading the ritual to pray for peace and abundance. After the ritual is over, all the offerings are thrown into the lake through the eye of the ice in front of the table. When playing the first net, kowtowing and burning paper and sprinkling wine before and after the ice eye over the net.

(2) fishing process

In minus 30 degrees weather, with the "Chinese Eskimos," known as the fishermen continue to use the traditional under-ice fishing method with nearly 100 years of history. After several procedures of - lowering the net and - up-rod drilling the ice, the most thrilling scene is to set up the net. When the long net is slowly pulled out of the ice mouth by tractor fibers, dozens of tons of fish flutter and jump in the net, causing people to gasp.

(3) dry fish

Before loading the ship, in order to prevent the fish from falling on the ice and freezing into a mound, the fishermen use the "fishing ladle" to fish on the ice, and then use a shovel to vigorously upward, and so on and so forth, until loading the ship. At this time, under the golden sunlight, silverfish like jumping elves flying in the sky, the sunlight and fish shadow reflecting the fishermen's smiling faces. The fishermen and the flying scattered fish under the setting sun are the most beautiful picture of Lake Hulun in winter.

3, Manzhouli Tri-State Beauty Contest

Since 1999, in order to enhance the friendship between China, Russia and Mongolia, exchange of culture among the three countries, and display of ice and snow art, the China-Russia-Mongolia International Ice and Snow Festival and Tri-State Beauty Contest is held in the border city of Manzhouli in December every year. The preliminary rounds of each contest are held in China, Russia and Mongolia respectively, and the final rounds, finals and award show are held in Manzhouli, where the final rounds and award show will be held on December 24 on Christmas Eve.

(1) International Ice and Snow Festival

The Ice and Snow Festival will be staged at the Joy Snow City Ice and Snow Festival theme park. Trial operation will begin on December 20 and officially open on December 24 this year. The snow festival park covers an area of 100,000 square meters and plans to use 10,000 cubic meters of ice and 20,000 cubic meters of snow. Designers from China, Russia and Mongolia joined hands to create exquisite ice and snow artworks, an event for ice sculpture lovers.

(2)Tri-nation beauty contest

The finals are divided into three parts: dynamic swimsuits, ethnic costumes and glamorous evening gowns. More than 50 beauties from three countries showed their skills and competed with each other. Chinese beauties are gentle and graceful, Mongolian girls are wild and charming, Russian girls are blonde and have great asses. Wow, let me wipe my nose first. Anyway, it will surely make your eyes feast!

Planning your trip

December around the three major festivals can be a wonderful winter-themed tour of Hulunbeier. But one tree doesn't grow into a forest. In addition to Hailar, Hulun Lake and Manzhouli, there are more fun places nearby.

1. "The capital of forest products, the town of ice and snow" Yakeshi

In Guanfeng Ski Resort, Phoenix Mountain and Yakeshi, ten ice and snow activities will be held, such as car ice test drive, snowmobile traversing, snow soccer match, forest ice and snow sightseeing train, crossing the forest snow field. You can also ski, roll in the snow, pile up snowmen, snowball fight. You don't have to go to the northeast to play in the snow.

2. Oluguya reindeer's hometown

Deep in the forests of the Daxinganling, there is a small town where every family raises reindeer, Oluguya Ewenki Township. The reindeer here are so tame that visitors can get close to them, feed them, pet them, and take pictures of them themselves. In winter, walking through the streets of the town, from time to time, you can see the reindeer pulling the sleigh speeding past, feeling as if you have become Santa Claus.

3. Genhe Lengji Village

The coldest place in China is Genhe - Lengji Village. The lowest temperature is said to be -58 degrees. Because it is so cold here, there is a high probability that you can enjoy the spectacle of "freezing fog". The most interesting part of the village is the thermometer square, which records the lowest temperature every year. You can also play snowball fights and build snowmen in the snowfield, feel the charm of the snowfield, and immerse yourself in the endless kingdom of snow and ice.

:Warm Tips for Winter Grassland Tour

1. When walking on the icy ground, put antifreeze on your face, ears, nose and hands. Shoes and socks should not be too tight. Don't stand still in the snow for a long time. Rub your face and five senses frequently. When traveling in an unsealed vehicle in the snow, stop running for 10 minutes every hour or so to increase circulation and raise body temperature.

2. Travel in winter to protect your eyesight. Sunlight contains strong ultraviolet rays, while snow absorbs less ultraviolet rays and reflects them strongly. Please wear sunglasses to prevent snow blindness.

3. Prepare cold-proof clothing: the temperature in the northern winter is around 0 to -38, prepare down jacket (even h

4. Pay attention to anti-skidding: there is a lot of snow and ice on the northern road in winter, and the road is slippery. Wearing leather shoes is easy to slip. It is best to wear snow boots or sneakers, remember not to wear leather shoes, otherwise it is difficult to move.

5. Outdoors in low temperatures, avoid direct contact between wet skin and metal objects, so as not to be stuck off;

6. Hulunbeier area rarely have boiled water or tea, mainly provide milk tea and other tea drinks. If you are not used to it, please bring your own soft drinks. Even the vegetables in the attractions have the unique flavor of "mutton". If you are not used to it, please bring your own food.

7. Please listen to the guide's advice and respect the local people's customs and taboos.