Tibetan
Custom
Presenting Hada Present
hada is a common practice among the Tibetan people to express their best wishes
on many occasions, such as wedding ceremonies, festivals, visiting the elders
and the betters, and entertaining guests. The white hada, made of grege silk,
embodies purity and good fortune.
Proposing a Toast and Tea Proposing
a Toast and Tea When you come to a Tibetan family, the host will propose a toast,
usually barley wine. You should sip three times and then drink up. To entertain
guests with tea is a daily etiquette. The guest has not to drink until the host
presents the tea to you.
Greetings Greetings
Don't forget to add "la"after saying hello to the Tibetan people to show respect
. Make Way to others. Try not to make any sounds while eating and drinking.
Keeping away from Burials Sky
burial is a common form in Tibet. There are many prohibitions. Strangers are not
allowed to attend the ceremony. Visitors should respect this custom and keep away
from such occasions.
Tibetan Buddhism Also
known as the Lamaism, the Tibetan Buddhism was introduced to Tibet from the mainland
and India in the seventh century. The Tibetan Buddhism consists of four major
sects, the Ge-lug-pa(Yellow) Sect, the Nying-ma-pa(Red)Sec, the Saturday-kya-pa(Variegated)
Sect, and the Ka-gyu-pa(White) Sect. |