The Origin of Throat Singing (Khöömei)
The Tuvan legend explaining the origin of khöömei throat singing, the unique overtone singing technique of the Tuvan people recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. According to the myth, long ago a young Tuvan hunter became lost in the Sayan Mountains during a blizzard. Desperate and alone, he began to mimic the sounds of his surroundings — the howling wind, the rushing rivers, and the calls of animals. He discovered that by manipulating his throat and breath, he could produce multiple sounds simultaneously. The mountain spirits were so pleased that they blessed him with this gif