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Off The Beaten Path: Attila the Person
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"Heun" or "hun" if you prefer, is the Mongolian word for "person". So, for example, an Englishman is an Angelheun and a Mongolian is a Mongolheun.
When the Mongol hordes invaded Europe, their response to the question "Who are you?" was, of course...
The name stuck. thus it was that Attila the (possibly very nice, if only they'd understood him) Person struck fear into the hearts of thousands of linguistically untalented Europeans.
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Off The Beaten Path: Contortionists
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Mongolia is famous for its contortionists. They are highly sought after by circuses all over the world. In Mongolian, they are known as uran nygralt, which means, "skilful deviation"!
They are usually young women under five feet tall and can twist their tiny bodies in unimaginable ways. I was told that it is every Mongolian man's dream to marry one. Don't shoot the messenger! That's what they told me.
You can see them perform at the Mongolian State Circus in Ulan Baatar.
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BillNJ Sat Apr 26, 2008 17:27 UTC
Great tips and photos. I especially like your tip about yurts -- good to know you can order one if you desire (haha). Best from New Jersey, Bill | mim95 Thu Dec 13, 2007 21:16 UTC
I enjoyed reading your page. Interesting local tips! | Ekahau Mon Nov 19, 2007 23:22 UTC
How this is a very well done page very useful information you do a great job --Karakorum sounds so romantic!! | willy_wonka Wed Aug 31, 2005 08:06 UTC
i enjoyed the local customs tips, nice to read how people down their booze! nice work ian! |
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