Airag Feast Tradition

This incredible work of art portrays a traditional Airag-making ceremony, as depicted in the painting "A Day of Mongolia" by Marzan Sharav, created between 1905 and 1913. 

The artwork beautifully captures a typical summer day in the life of a Mongolian nomad, illustrating the cultural significance and rituals associated with this way of life.

The Airag Feast is a significant event in Mongolian culture, where families and communities gather to celebrate the summer by sharing food and coming together.

A lively scene of people and animals gathered around large vats can be seen in a beautiful painting, showing the preparation of airag, a traditional Mongolian fermented milk product made from mares' milk. 

The artist used pigment painting on silk to give the image a rich, textured quality and bring the scene to life. 

 This genre in Mongolian art highlights the country's deep connection to its nomadic heritage and underscores the importance of community and tradition. 

The presence of horses, cows, goats, and birds captures the vibrant and diverse atmosphere. 

It showcases the finest oriental arts and provides a window into Mongolia's rich history and traditions.

Balduugiin Marzan Sharav's masterpiece offers a glimpse into the past while remaining relevant in the present. "One Day in Mongolia, Summer," a painting by Marzan Sharav, is a valuable treasure in the Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum collection.