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2 months ago

Yurt culture continues to stand the test of time

Whenever Ban Fengbin has time, he visits a yurt he purchased from a local herdsman’s family several years ago. “Although this yurt doesn’t conform to modern standards, it serves as a great historical piece that allows us a peek into the past lifestyles of our predecessors,” he says. In 2012, his younger brother Ban Fengong quit his job at a …

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Traditional Yurts Remain Resilient: A Journey Through Time and Culture

China Daily

The article highlights the enduring spirit of yurt culture, showcasing the meticulous restoration of traditional yurts by a young craftsman in Guiyang, Guizhou province. The yurt's construction principles, simplicity, and portability are showcased through the exhibition, attracting visitors and highlighting the enduring legacy of nomadic culture.

Law Culture History Nature Guiyang

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yurt Culture: A Timeless Legacy, Redefined

China Daily

The article highlights the enduring legacy of yurt culture in China. The Ban brothers, who have been involved in the business for over two decades, continue to promote and preserve this traditional art form through training and educational initiatives. Their efforts have earned them recognition as a national model site for production-based intangible cultural heritage protection. The article emphasizes the …

Culture Education History Community

2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Intricate Craftsmanship of Yurts: A Timeless Art Form

China Daily

A finished yurt stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Yurt culture. The intricate framework of the yurt, built by Mongol tribes for centuries, continues to stand the test of time. The construction technique involves drawing a circle on the ground and weaving wooden strips into a lattice structure to form the walls. The roof is then …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yurt Culture: A Timeless Legacy, Evolving with the Times

China Daily

The article highlights the enduring spirit of yurt culture in Inner Mongolia and Mongolia. Despite the rise of modern living standards, the two brothers continue to innovate and improve their craft, catering to both tourists and local residents. They incorporate modern technology, blend traditional and modern materials, and offer a wide range of styles and sizes to meet the diverse …

Business Culture Tourism Arts Inner Mongolia

1 year, 3 months ago

Diverse experiences await travelers in Kazakstan

China Daily

A view from a hotel window in Turkistan, a city in south of Kazakhstan. RENQI/CHINA DAILY Though once secluded, even inaccessible, Kazakhstan today welcomes intrepid travelers with open arms. The country is one of the most economically advanced in Central Asia, thanks to its abundant oil reserves and other valuable minerals. On top of that, singular experiences include the Baikonur …

Kazakhstan

1 year, 3 months ago

Diverse experiences await travelers in Kazakstan

China Daily

A view from a hotel window in Turkistan, a city in south of Kazakhstan. RENQI/CHINA DAILY Though once secluded, even inaccessible, Kazakhstan today welcomes intrepid travelers with open arms. The country is one of the most economically advanced in Central Asia, thanks to its abundant oil reserves and other valuable minerals. On top of that, singular experiences include the Baikonur …

Kazakhstan

1 year, 3 months ago

Diverse experiences await travelers in Kazakstan

China Daily

A view from a hotel window in Turkistan, a city in south of Kazakhstan. RENQI/CHINA DAILY Though once secluded, even inaccessible, Kazakhstan today welcomes intrepid travelers with open arms. The country is one of the most economically advanced in Central Asia, thanks to its abundant oil reserves and other valuable minerals. On top of that, singular experiences include the Baikonur …

Kazakhstan

2 years ago

Farmers diversifying income by adding holiday accommodation to properties

ABC

While many Australians flock to the coast for summer, it is not the only holiday option. "We're super happy with the way it's come out and it's just a nice, relaxing place to stay," Mr Chasney said Chasney Estate has 15 acres of olive trees and their accommodation is nestled in the grove. "We're hoping that by having the farm …

Holiday Farm Olive Yurt Yurts Jarrott Chasney

2 years, 2 months ago

‘Not about physical strength, but spiritual endurance’: A sense of history at the World Nomad Games

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Nomad Games have been held every two years since 2014, based around traditional sports practiced across Central Asia and …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Nomad fashion show mixes ancient, modern

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On the shore of one …

Nomad

4 years, 4 months ago

Mongolian yurts making a comeback

China Daily

Burenbayar experiments with innovative ideas to modernize traditional yurts in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. HOHHOT - Yurts have been transformed with modern encasements and glass domes in Burenbayar's "experimental yurt field "on the vast grasslands of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region's Hulunbuir. "I have replaced the central wooden pole with a steel one to make the large yurt stable …

Traditional Mongolian Yurt Yurts Burenbayar

4 years, 4 months ago

Mongolian yurts making a comeback

China Daily

Burenbayar experiments with innovative ideas to modernize traditional yurts in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. HOHHOT - Yurts have been transformed with modern encasements and glass domes in Burenbayar's "experimental yurt field "on the vast grasslands of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region's Hulunbuir. "I have replaced the central wooden pole with a steel one to make the large yurt stable …

Traditional Mongolian Yurt Yurts Workshop Burenbayar

4 years, 8 months ago

Mother and son promote Kazakh embroidery tradition

China Daily

Kinesgul Nurtanakin instructs an employee at her company in Yining, Ili Kazakh autonomous prefecture in Xinjiang, on April 8. While most Kazakh people in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region have bid farewell to their past nomadic life, Kinesgul Nurtanakin persists in keeping their ethnic memory alive with a craft she inherited from her family. Kazakh embroidery is commonly adopted …

Family Kazakh Yurts Kinesgul Nurtanakin Kazakh Embroidery

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Yurt culture continues to stand the test of time

Traditional Yurts Remain Resilient: A Journey Through Time and Culture

Yurt Culture: A Timeless Legacy, Redefined

The Intricate Craftsmanship of Yurts: A Timeless Art Form

Yurt Culture: A Timeless Legacy, Evolving with the Times

Diverse experiences await travelers in Kazakstan

Diverse experiences await travelers in Kazakstan

Diverse experiences await travelers in Kazakstan

Farmers diversifying income by adding holiday accommodation to properties

‘Not about physical strength, but spiritual endurance’: A sense of history at the World Nomad Games

Nomad fashion show mixes ancient, modern

Mongolian yurts making a comeback

Mongolian yurts making a comeback

Mother and son promote Kazakh embroidery tradition