Kalmyk tea (called jomba in the Kalmyk language) is not just a drink, but one of the most important elements of the culture, daily life, and worldview of the Kalmyk people.
Tsagan Sar (translated from Kalmyk as “White Month”) is one of the main national and spiritual holidays of the Kalmyk people. It symbolizes the beginning of the New Year according to the lunar calendar
Zul is the main national and religious holiday of the Kalmyk people, often referred to as the Kalmyk New Year. It holds a special place in Kalmyk culture and is closely connected with Tibetan Buddhism of the Gelug tradition.