Ger raising

Assemble lattice walls, roof poles and crown ring in the correct order, then wrap felt and tie ropes before a weather timer ends.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Mongolia. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Steppe and Arctic.