Sagaan Sar is the Mongolian Lunar New Year, celebrated by the Mongolian people. It marks the beginning of spring and is a time for family gatherings, feasting, and honoring ancestors. The festival usually falls in late January or early February, depending on the lunar calendar.
During Sagaan Sar, traditional foods such as buuz (steamed dumplings) and milk tea are served. People also wear new clothes to symbolize renewal and visit friends and family to exchange gifts and well-wishes. The celebration emphasizes the importance of community and cultural heritage in Mongolia.