Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year)

Tsagaan Sar, or the Mongolian Lunar New Year, is one of the most important holidays in Mongolia. It marks the beginning of the new year according to the lunar calendar, usually in late January or February. Families gather to celebrate with traditional foods, exchange gifts, and pay respects to elders. Tsagaan Sar is a time of renewal, honoring ancestors, and strengthening family bonds.