The history of the six interests of Mongolia, ethnicity, conquest, culture, etc
There are twice as many Mongols inside China as there are outside China, so let's learn about the history and culture of the Mongols.
When you see a schematic map of the locations of Outer Mongolia and Inner Mongolia, it may be a bit unexpected. However, the truth may be more surprising than you think - there are twice as many Mongols in China as there are in Mongolia!
That's right, you heard it right, it's a whole double!
The Gobi Desert separates Inner Mongolia from Outer Mongolia, which was known as Southern Mongolia in ancient times, and Outer Mongolia as Northern Mongolia in ancient times. In China, the number of Mongols reached 6 million, while in Mongolia, the number of Mongols was only 3 million, twice as many as in China.
Interestingly, the majority of Mongols on the planet is not in Mongolia, but in China.
Why is it that the Mongolian population in China is twice as large as the Mongolian population in Mongolia on the lonely highway in the Gobi Desert? The answer to this question is actually quite simple: because Chinese mainland has much more resources for survival than Mongolia.
Whether it is fertile land, sufficient sunshine, moderate rainfall, rich mineral resources, developed national economic development level, or advanced medical development level, it is far beyond Mongolia.
Although Historically, Southern Mongolia (Inner Mongolia) has been richer than Northern Mongolia (Outer Mongolia), so Inner Mongolia has a relatively large population. But the Mongols in China are markedly different from the Mongol tribes.
Many readers may wonder if there is a strong sense of national identity between Inner and Outer Mongolians, since they are both Mongolians. The answer is no. Although both the Inner and Outer Mongolian people call themselves "Mongols", there are actually many different tribes within this group, and the sense of identity with each other is not as strong as we think.
It turned out that the Mongols were not a single whole, but were made up of several sub-tribes. Mongolia is a predominantly Khalkha Mongol country, and about 80% of the Mongols belong to Khalkha Mongols.
Although Outer Mongolia and Inner Mongolia are both the main ethnic groups of the Khalkha Mongols, Inner Mongolia in China is made up of more than 20 tribes, including the Horqin Mongols, Chahar Mongols, Balhu Mongols, etc.
The divisions between these tribes are large, and the sense of national identity is not strong.
The clothing of the Zarat Mongols is similar to the clothing of the Manchu period in China, but in fact the clothing of the Manchu Qing Dynasty is a copy of the Mongols. Similarly, there are some historical grievances between the Khalkha Mongols, the main ethnic group of Mongolia, and the Horqin Mongols and Chahar Mongols in the Inner Mongolia region of China, so the estrangement between them may be deeper than we think.
Here's an analogy: South Koreans don't think Koreans and Koreans in China are "close," and even though they are the same people, they don't have a strong sense of identity with each other.
The traditional clothing of Buryat Mongolia is unique, just like the Chinese in Singapore, although they are also descendants of Yan Huang, they do not have a strong sense of identity with the Chinese, and even have prejudices.
In addition, we may be surprised to learn that some of the historical figures we are familiar with are actually Mongols. For example, the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, the mother of Emperor Shunzhi (Fulin), the first emperor after the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs, was a Mongol and belonged to the Horqin Mongols.
This means that the Manchu royal family has always had Mongol blood.
China's history and culture are broad and profound, with a long history, and there are many outstanding talents of ethnic minorities. For example, the famous Taiwanese writer Xi Murong, although she is famous in Taiwan, China, her hometown is Mongolia.
Her Mongolian name is Mulun Sirenbo and she is an important representative of Mongolian culture. Another example is the well-known host Bai Yansong, although he has attracted wide attention in Chinese mainland, his ethnic group is Mongolian.
His existence fully proves the charm and inclusiveness of the Chinese nation's multiculturalism.
Fu Ying, a well-known diplomat in China, although many people mistakenly think that she is Han Chinese, but in fact, she has Mongolian blood.
Fu Ying is actually Mongolian, and she is also the female lead singer of the "Phoenix Legend" group, whose name is Yang Wei Linghua.
Phoenix legend Linghua (left) and well-known singer Han Lei are both of Mongolian descent. Han Lei's Mongolian name is Sembul, his mother is Mongolian, and his father is Han.
Although his father was Han Chinese, he was registered as a Mongolian with his mother, so he was also a member of the Mongolian ethnic group. Whether it is Linghua or Han Lei, their best talent comes from their Mongolian ancestry and cultural background.
Do you know? A group of Mongols once founded the Mongol Empire, the largest country in human history. Although Han Lei is a combination of Mongolian and Chinese, and his household registration is Mongolian, he actually represents this huge country founded by the four Mongols.
The Mongol Empire was even larger than what is now Russia, and it was arguably one of the greatest states in the history of mankind.
The Mongol Empire was once the largest empire in human history, and at its peak it covered more than half of the entire Eurasian continent from Sakhalin Island in the east, Hainan Island in the south, the Mediterranean Sea in the west, and the Arctic Circle in the north.
To this day, no country has surpassed the Mongol Empire, and it has been proven that the Mongolian horse is one of the best war horses on earth.
Mongolian horses: natural warriors of the battlefield Although Mongolian horses are not known for their tall and mighty strength, they have an advantage that no one can match: excellent endurance. Whether it is a bitter cold or a long journey, Mongolian horses can persevere and show amazing strength.
Not only is it able to bear huge weights and walk continuously, even 50 to 100 kilometers a day, but it can also carry a person for hundreds of kilometers a day, which is amazing.
Mongolian horses, born warriors, are the best choice for you.
In Qing dynasty paintings, Mongolian horses are seen as mounts for warriors. These horses have excellent endurance and are able to run for long periods of time without getting tired. Therefore, when the Mongols rode Mongolian horses to fight, they had a very wide range of activities.
The horses of the Central Asians and Eastern Europeans were often exhausted when fighting the enemies of Central Asia and Eastern Europe, however the horses of the Mongols were still in good spirits, so they could hardly compete with the Mongols of that time.
Fun fact: Mongols usually have a first name but no surname. Yes, most Mongolians only have a first name, no surname. This is similar to the habits of the Uyghurs.
For example, Siqingerile is not surnamed "Siqin", but in fact, Siqingerile is her full name, which means "light of wisdom".
There is no last name. 1.For the Mongolian singer Siqingerile, "Siqingerile" is not her surname and first name, but a whole name, which means "smart and beautiful".
Similarly, Tengger's name is not "Teng".
Burenbayar's name means "full joy, auspicious" in Mongolian, and his appearance is also full of Mongolian characteristics.
Do you know? Mongolian singer Buren Bayar (right) is the singer of "The Three Treasures of Auspiciousness", but he has left us in 2018. In addition, the lead singer of the Phoenix Legend, Yang Wei Linghua, is not actually surnamed Yang, her full name is "Yang Wei Linghua", which means the colorful clouds in the sky.
That's all for today, see you tomorrow.