Shagaa - a traditional fest of modern Tuvans (by the materials of press)

Authors

  • Ksenia S. Tyutrina Far Eastern State Technical University

Keywords:

New year, festival, calendar, shamanism, Buddhism, Tuva, Shagaa, media

Abstract

The article is devoted to special features of traditional Tuvan New Year fest - Shagaa - in modern conditions. Combination of shamanistic traditions and influence of Buddhism with ancient cults are characteristic property of Shagaa fest. History of holiday is considered in brief, the description of modern Shagaa fest in Kyzyl is quoted.  Also brief comparative analysis of Shagaa and similar Buryat fest Sagaalgan is cited.

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Published

15.03.2010

Author Biography

  • Ksenia S. Tyutrina Far Eastern State Technical University
    Postgraduate student of the Department of social anthropology

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