Like most Asian countries, Mongolia has preserved numerous ancestral traditions. Shamanism has been practiced by elders for millennia. To experience something truly unique during your stay in Mongolia, participate in the Shamanism Festival in Mongolia. In this article, discover all the useful information about this prestigious event.

The Shamanism Festival at a glance

The Shamanism Festival in Mongolia takes place annually in June or September. This major gathering celebrates shamanism on a global scale by bringing together shamans from all corners of the world. They work in various fields to promote the benefits and advantages of shamanism. Festival participants, meanwhile, have the opportunity to experience treatments and healing provided by seasoned shamans. Gerliin Urguu is the primary organizer of the shamanic festival in Mongolia.

Mongolian shamans and their roles

Shamans define themselves as intermediaries between the world of humans (the world of visible living beings) and 4 other worlds (the world of spirits, the world of purgatory, the world of waters, and the world of nature's guardians). Mongolian shamans are "the relayers of the spirits of their ancestors who find their reason for being in the respect and coexistence of the 5 worlds".

Beyond being a mediator, the shaman also plays other important roles within the community:

• He heals body and soul
• He reminds of the law of nature and the universe in order to harmonize human life, society as a whole, and the nation-state
• He is the spokesperson of the spirits

With Horseback Mongolia, receive shamanic teachings and meditate in their company during a unique stay: Shamanism in the steppe.

Notable shamans to know

• Khar Sono: general practitioner. Key member of the Gerliin Urguu shamanic association of Mongolia. Member of the Circle of Ancestral Wisdom. Participant in the creation of the work "Shamanism in Mongolia".
• Tenger Huu: member of the Circle of Wisdom. Member of the ancestral union of the World. President of the Gerliin Urguu association of shamans. Head of the Mongolian delegation to the International Circle of Wisdom.
• Shar Hadaan: head chef in a large restaurant in Ulan Bator.
• Taivan Zairan: specialists in energy healing techniques. Participant in the creation of numerous shamanic works published by the Gerliin Urguu association.
• Khar Zed zairan: member of Gerliin Urguu. Shaman of the Khalkha ethnicity.

Program during the Shamanism Festival

The Shamanism Festival in Mongolia offers a multitude of activities:

• Conferences and roundtables related to shamanism
• Healing and care of body and soul by shamans
• Concerts celebrating shamanic instruments, chants, and music
• Screenings of shamanic films alongside the best shamanic film competition
• Exhibitions of artworks related to shamanism
• Teachings and advice of all kinds provided by shamans: nature protection and respect, lifestyle improvement, etc.
• And more

Useful information for participating in the Shamanism Festival

There are rules and conditions to consider in order to participate in the Shamanism Festival in Mongolia:

• Do not bring mobile phones, alcohol, or cigarettes into sacred spaces
• Do not bring pets into the Festival space for safety and hygiene reasons
• Do not take photos or videos in the sacred space to preserve the privacy of festival participants
• Children under 16 years of age are not permitted in the festival space for safety reasons