The traditional technique of making Airag in the Khokhuur and its associated customs includes the traditional method of making Airag – a fermented beverage made from mare’s milk – and related equipment, such as the khokhuur (cowhide vessel). To prepare Airag, freshly-milked mare’s milk is churned inside the khokhuur over 500 times, using starter to assist fermentation. Airag is a nutritious beverage that forms a staple part of Mongolians’ daily diet. Bearers and practitioners inherit the related knowledge from their parents, which has kept the tradition alive for thousands of years.

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