Benediction

Author(s)
National Center for Cultural Heritage en Соёлын өвийн үндэсний төв
Title
Benediction
Alternative Title
Ерөөл
Publication Type
Audio-Visual Material
Language
mon eng
Location
Mongolia
Keywords
Benediction Folklore Ritual Ceremony
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
promotion
ICH Genre
oral tradition
Description
Benediction is one of the Mongolian folklore, a symbol of goodness, and a ritual phrase that symbolizes the desire to live a happy life. There are many types of benediction, such as New ger (traditional dwelling) benediction (for a new ger, wishing a good life to new homeowners), Wedding benediction (wishing a good and happy life to newly married couples), Feast benediction (symbolizing a vessel for airag or alcohol to be full at all times), etc. Within the practice of benediction, there are expressions such as receiving a benediction and returning a benediction. In return for a benediction, one would wish for it to be fulfilled or wish for further good encounters. Benedictions are developed for religious and moral purposes. For example, there are benedictions in which the gods are praised and soothed. The “Benediction” heritage element is registered in the “Oral traditions and expressions, including language” domain of the National Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mongolia.
Publisher
National Center for Cultural Heritage
Place of Publication
Mongolia
Date of Publication
2022
Academic Field
heritage management
Community/Ethnic Group
Mongolia
Contributor
Council for Cultural Heritage Networking and Communication
Active Contribution
Mongolia, FY 2024
Data Collection Project