The Dukha, Dukhans or Duhalar (Mongolian: Цаатан, Tsaatan, духа́, Dukha) are a small Turkic community of semi-nomadic reindeer herders living in a sum of Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia called Tsagaannuur.

Jul 28, 2020 · Where reindeer roam: Life among Mongolia’s nomadic herders. Searching for a “magical experience” among the Tsaatan people leads to a cultural reality check.

Facts and information about Mongolian reindeer people in Taiga. They are known as the Dukha tribe, Dukha people, nomadic reindeer herders, or Tsaatan in Mongolia.

Jan 10, 2023 · Not yaks, camels, goats or horses, but reindeer. Known as the Tsaatan people, these reindeer herders have been attracting international attention over the last few years for their unique and unchanged way of life.

Unlike most Mongolians who lead a pastoral lifestyle, the Tsaatan’s primary occupation revolves around reindeer herding. For generations, the Tsaatan people have sustained themselves by herding and breeding reindeer.

Sep 29, 2016 · In Mongolia, ancient Dukha culture and identity have been threatened by government policy as well as modernization. Their number has fallen from 200 families to about 40 families. The Dukha are...

Their culture, history, and way of life are deeply intertwined with the domestication of reindeer, an integral aspect of their nomadic lifestyle that distinguishes them from other Mongolian ethnic groups.

The Tsaatan people, also known as the Dukha, are a small nomadic group in northern Mongolia, renowned for their reindeer herding lifestyle. Living in the remote taiga beyond Lake Hövsgöl, they move seasonally to find pasture for their reindeer, which are central to their survival and culture.

May 30, 2020 · The name Tsaatan, which means ‘those who have reindeer’ in the Mongolian language, were originally Tuvinian reindeer herders. Originally from across the border in what is now Tuva Republic of Russia, the Dukha are one of …

Aug 8, 2024 · Long isolated from the outside world, the nomadic reindeer herders have preserved all the traditions of their ancestors. They practice shamanism and live in simple tents in winter temperatures as...