Аав ээж

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Parents are considered 'Living Gods' (Амьд бурхан). It is common for adult children to live with their parents until marriage, and often after. In a Ger, the father's items (saddle, bridle) are on the west, and the mother's (cooking tools) are on the east. This spatial 'Aav Eej' division is sacred. The 'Zolgolt' greeting is a mandatory sign of respect where the younger person places their arms under the elder's (parents') arms. Even in the city, 'Aav Eej' are the primary financial and childcare support for young couples.