Do as the Romans do, and you must know the etiquette and taboos when visiting Hongyuan, Tibet

Tibetans are one of the ancient ethnic groups in China. They generally believe in Tibetan Buddhism, so Tibetans are very particular about etiquette. When traveling to the Hongyuan Prairie in Tibet, you must understand the relevant etiquette and taboos of Tibetans in advance, so that you can The journey is more comfortable and smoother.

Etiquette:

[if !supportLists]1. [endif] Meeting etiquette

When meeting Tibetan friends in Tibetan areas, you can put your hands together to show respect. When you put your palms together, you should bow your palms slightly and your palms should be slightly curved. A hollow should be formed between the two palms to express the principle of vacuum, which means realizing the wisdom of emptiness.

2. Bow etiquette

In Tibetan areas, when you see a respected person, you should take off your hat, put the hat on your chest, and bend down to bow.

3. Tea drinking etiquette

Drinking tea in a Tibetan home is also very particular. Take the butter tea from the host with both hands and do not make any noise while drinking tea. There is a Tibetan proverb that says, "One bowl of tea will make you an enemy." A guest must drink three or more bowls of tea to show respect.

4. Prayer Etiquette

If you go to Hongyuan Temple to pray, you must follow their prayer rules. The prayer tubes and prayer wheels must rotate clockwise. It cannot be reversed.

5. Etiquette of offering hada

Offering hada is a Tibetan etiquette. When you are in Hongyuan, if a Tibetan friend offers you a hada, you should first accept it with both hands. Place it around your neck.

Folk taboos:

[if !supportLists]1. [endif] It is forbidden to touch the Buddha statues in the temple

Hongyuan has the largest Tibetan Nyingma monastery in northwest Sichuan Maiwa Temple. When visiting Maiwa Temple, you must be careful. You are not allowed to enter the temple without the permission of the temple staff. Smoking is prohibited when entering the temple. It is prohibited to touch Buddha statues and scriptures without permission. You are not allowed to take photos without permission.

[if !supportLists]2. [endif] Don’t touch the heads of Tibetan people at will.

If you go to a Tibetan home as a guest, don’t touch the heads of Tibetan people at will. In traditional Tibetan culture, except for eminent monks and elders, others are not allowed to touch their heads casually. Touching the heads of Tibetan people is a very impolite behavior.

3. Don’t refuse a Tibetan toast

Tibetans like to drink. When visiting a Tibetan home, they will entertain guests with their own highland barley wine. Treat them as a Tibetan friend. Never refuse a wine vessel, otherwise you will be looked down upon, so take it with both hands and drink with them.