Title: Days and Nights in Mongolia: An Observation of Life in a Foreign Land
Introduction: When you arrive in a new country, what you see is not only a strange land, but also a picture of vitality and contradiction. For me, Mongolia is one such place – one that is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city as we know it, but also on its own unique track. Here, I use my eyes to record those subtleties, and also think about the profound cultural and social significance behind them.
Text: As soon as you enter Ulaanbaatar, the first thing that catches your eye is the old cars that fill the streets – emitting black smoke and weaving through the city. The cityscape has not yet completely shed the shadow of the Soviet era, with grey-hued buildings dotted with new commercial centers and luxury hotels. Walking down the street, I often meet residents dressed in traditional Mongolian costumes holding milk tea cups, and they nod to me in a friendly manner.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I had the pleasure of visiting several herder families. There is no comfort in modern facilities, but there is an indescribable warmth and inclusiveness. Pastoralists live in a simple, rugged and straightforward way: grazing close to natural water sources, bonding family members, and enjoying the satisfaction of self-sufficiency.
When it comes to food, tasting meat in Mongolia is a gustatory adventure. Lamb, horse, and beef make up almost the entire recipe. The most distinctive feature is the "Mongolian hot pot" - fresh pieces of meat are blanched in boiling water until they are just cooked before eating. Even though it is so simple and crude, the deliciousness lies in its originality and purity.
However, not everything is so rustic and serene. Through these vivid scenes, I noticed that Mongolia is facing multiple social problems. Men generally have a tendency towards machismo, traffic chaos and even thrilling, girls returning from studying abroad find it difficult to adapt to their traditional social roles because of their broad vision, and a single economic structure leads to a strong dependence on foreign resources.
When night falls, there are two very different experiences. In the heart of the city you can see the lights and neon lights, while in the suburbs it is pitch black – except for the occasional warm yellow light from a herdsman's house, the Milky Way is visible in the sky, as if you could reach out and touch the stars.
The language seems to be concise and clear, but in fact, each word contains my thoughts on the beauty of Mongolia's details and deep-seated social issues. From the price index to the architectural style to the traffic rules, it is hoped that readers can perceive a real, three-dimensional and complex Mongolia through these words.
Summary: As a self-media author, it is not easy to observe in a foreign country. But it is this sense of distance that gives me the ability to record objectively and think deeply. Perhaps my article will not cover every corner and every problem in Mongolia, but I hope it can serve as a bridge to bridge the gap between you and my knowledge and understanding of this mysterious land.