Republic of Kalmykia

Welcome to celebrations in Kalmykia! [ De | Ru ]

List of celebrations in blessed Kalmykia

January:
Christmas Eve
Christmas

February – March:
Kalmykian folk festival Tsagan Sar (Suslik Day). Tsagaan Sar (a White Month) means the beginning of Spring.
The Day of the phenomenon miraculous powers of the Buddha Sakyamuni (15th day of the lunar New year)

April-May:
Tulip Fest and Tulips Weeks

May:
International Workers’ Day (also known as May Day) – May 1.
Victory Day – May 9.
Equestrian sport, Kalmyk wrestling and bow shooting
Buddha’s Birthday, Day of Enlightenment and Parinirvana
A Festival of Kalmykian Tea Dzhomba

May – June:
The sacred month Yur Sar started in 1st day of 5th month of the lunar calendar
The birthday of Buddha
BYORIKI Festivals (Unbelievable kalmykian food and drink)

July:
His Holiness Dalai Lama’s birthday
Buddhist holiday – First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma

August:
Lotus Month

September:
International Festival ‘Kalmykia invites friends’!
Elista city Day in 3rd week of September. Festival and concerts.
Dzhangariada

October:
Tantric ritual invocation of prosperity and wealth “Yangdrub”
His Holiness Telo Tulku Rinpoche’s birthday

November:
Buddhist holiday – Buddha’s Descent from Tushita Heaven

December:
Kalmyk New Year Zul

Elista, Republic of Kalmykia