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102449
Mon, 01/25/2010 - 17:19
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WE WANT YOU TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MONGOLIA
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Ul boov are put in tiers on a big plate, with three, five or nine layers. The number nine, for Mongolians is very symbolic, so nine layers of ul boov are served for very important state ceremonies. The number nine is associated with the 99 heavens, nine wishes, and nine precious stones.
Elders usually make seven layers of ul boov. A family in which the grandfather is alive makes five layers: the number of five is associated with five colors and with five fancy foods.
Young newlyweds name a three-layer ul boov, as the number three is associated with the beginning of everything. The top of the ul boov heap has to be decorated with sweets, pieces of sugar, cream and Mongolian butter (shar tos).
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Ul boov are put in tiers on a big plate, with three, five or nine layers. The number nine, for Mongolians is very symbolic, so nine layers of ul boov are served for very important state ceremonies. The number nine is associated with the 99 heavens, nine wishes, and nine precious stones.
Elders usually make seven layers of ul boov. A family in which the grandfather is alive makes five layers: the number of five is associated with five colors and with five fancy foods.
Young newlyweds name a three-layer ul boov, as the number three is associated with the beginning of everything. The top of the ul boov heap has to be decorated with sweets, pieces of sugar, cream and Mongolian butter (shar tos).
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