How should you respond when you travel to Tibet and see others "sticking out their tongues" at you?

Tibet is an unforgettable place. There are magnificent Potala Palace, Nyingchi peach blossoms like fairyland, the top of Mount Everest that few people can reach, vast grasslands, movable tents, delicious highland barley and buttered tea, and unique Tibetan culture and customs. Because of this, it has become a tourist attraction, attracting waves of tourists, and because of this, it has become a sacred place in people's hearts.

When it comes to China's popular tourist provinces, Tibet must be indispensable. Some people say that this is a place where the body is in hell and the eyes are in heaven. When traveling here, the accommodation conditions may be a little rough, the road may be a little bumpy, and the body may feel uncomfortable such as altitude sickness. But looking around, it is a rare sight, which will make you feel that it is worthwhile to see such beautiful scenery.

After many friends go to Tibet, they will not only see the magical and magnificent natural scenery, but also be attracted by the local ethnic customs and have some curiosity. For example, some locals will "stick out their tongues" when they see foreign tourists. What does this mean? In fact, this means welcome and friendliness. It is said that in the 9th century, that is, in the Tang Dynasty, a very violent ruler appeared here in Tibet, with a pair of thick horns and a black tongue. He suppressed Buddhism, destroyed temples, killed monks and believers, and ruled this place by tough means, putting everyone in Tibet in danger.

Therefore, when local people meet strangers, they must first confirm whether they are Darkmouth or subordinates of violent rulers before they dare to contact them, which has gradually evolved into a custom. However, this custom is no longer seen in many places in Tibet. If you go to a remote place, you may encounter this kind of greeting. If you encounter this general situation, just smile and respond.

In addition, there are customs in Tibet, such as "reaching the top", "kowtowing" and "offering Hada".

The ceremony was held for girls aged 17. We saw that the little girl in the pastoral area only wore two braids. If a girl of thirteen or fourteen can wear three braids, the number of braids will increase to five or six when she is fifteen or sixteen. Girls who are eighteen or nineteen years old may have dozens of pigtails, and they look particularly good in Tibetan clothes.

In fact, this is because in some places in Tibet, when a girl reaches the age of 17, her parents will hold a "decapitation" ceremony for her, usually on the second day of the Tibetan calendar. Parents prepare beautiful clothes and accessories for their daughter, and ask a woman who can make up to comb her hair, which shows that the girl is mature and young men can pursue her.

Kowtowing is a common understanding in Tibet. Generally, people kowtow to Buddha statues, pagodas and living buddhas, as well as to the elderly, which can be divided into three types: long kowtow, short kowtow and long kowtow.

Kowtowing is a ritual for Tibetan Buddhists to express their piety and pray for disaster avoidance. On the way to Tibet, you can see many devout believers. They folded their hands, raised their heads, bowed to their foreheads and chests three times, and then fell to their knees. In this way, they walked to Lhasa step by step.

Offering Hada is also a common understanding among Tibetans. It is a custom to offer Hada at weddings, funerals, visits to elders and farewell trips. It is to show sincerity to others. Generally, Hada is white, and there are colorful Hada, which are usually used as arrows for bodhisattvas and their loved ones. It is the most expensive gift and is only used at certain times.

I wonder what Tibet is like in your mind? What attractions attract you? Welcome to share your story in the comments section below ~