Foreigners' misunderstanding and understanding of Tibet

Don't you always talk about hiding secrets? Tibet really exists like a mystery in the eyes of many people! We really lack understanding of Tibet. Thanks to his college classmates, Bian Xiao also learned something about Tibet. Bian Xiao also had various misunderstandings about Tibet at first! Now let's look at some misunderstandings.

For many mainland friends, Tibet is like a beautiful woman wearing a veil. Its beauty is desirable; Its potential is worrying. The reason is that I don't know Tibet. Below, we have sorted out 10 common misunderstandings about Tibet. Those friends who yearn for Tibet but are in awe must learn.

people in Xizang

1 Misunderstanding of Tibet's Security

Outsider: Tibet is very unsafe.

Truth: Tibet may be the safest area in the country, so just leave the door open and the road open at night. Imagine, can a region where everyone believes in Buddhism be unsafe? Tibetan compatriots are kind and not as savage as many people think.

People who have lived on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for a long time

2 misunderstanding of the origin of plateau red

Outsider: The sunshine in Tibet is strong, and the plateau red is sunburned.

Truth: People who live on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for a long time, due to long-term hypoxia, capillaries dilate and proliferate, and local congestion is aggravated, forming plateau red. People's cheeks, lips, conjunctiva, nail bed and other places are rich in capillaries, and the expansion of capillaries can be clearly reflected in these parts. Coupled with the intense ultraviolet radiation on the plateau, we have a purple plateau red, which is often dominated by children, women and field workers.

Garcao flower

3 misunderstanding of Gesanghua

Outsider: Gesang flower is an adult's flower.

Truth: Gesanghua is what Tibetan compatriots call Ge Sang Mei Duo. In Tibetan, "Ge Sang" means happiness, "Mei Duo" means flower, and "Gesangmeiduo" is also called happiness flower, which is a common flower growing on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with thin stems and small petals. In fact, in the eyes of Tibetan compatriots, wild flowers that are generally nameless can be called "Gesangmeiduo". There are many controversies about what a "Sang Mei flower" is, but many people just regard Zhang Daren's flower (cosmos, called Bapetamei in mainland China) as a Sang Mei flower. Gesangmeiduo is regarded by Tibetans as a sacred flower symbolizing love and auspiciousness, and it is also the city flower of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

Tibetan landscape

No.4 misunderstanding of winter temperature

Outsider: It often freezes and snows in summer in Tibet, not to mention how cold it is in winter.

Truth: In everyone's impression, everyone thinks that winter in Tibet will be very cold. This may have something to do with seeing pictures of Tibet, because seeing many snow-capped mountains in Tibet do not melt all year round, thus forming a mindset that winter in Tibet must be very cold. But this is not the case. The winter weather in Tibet is not as cold as everyone thinks. Because the atmosphere in Tibet is thin, there is plenty of sunshine in Tibet. Winter is no exception, so Tibet has good sunshine and less snow in winter. In fact, it is much warmer than some cities in northern China. The winter temperature in Lhasa is about-10 degrees Celsius to+10 degrees Celsius. It snows more in winter in high altitude areas such as Naqu and Ali in Tibet. So generally speaking, winter in Tibet is not very cold, but because of the thin atmosphere and the great temperature difference between day and night, everyone needs to pay attention to cold and warmth at night.

Touch the top

The fifth misunderstanding of "touching the top"

Outsider: It's okay to touch a child's head in Tibet.

Truth: If you are not a Lama or a living Buddha, please don't touch the heads of Tibetan compatriots or Tibetan children in Tibet. This custom is very common in Tibetan culture-related materials, and it is also true in reality. Only the children of their relatives and friends will touch his head. Otherwise, outsiders and guests will not touch the child's head casually, because they think it is a sacred action, and only the living Lama is qualified to do so. Of course, don't touch the "bald head" of family members or practitioners because of curiosity and fun. No matter how familiar you are, it is always not elegant to be seen by others.

Tibetan compatriots "hold hands"

No.6 the misunderstanding of Tibetan compatriots "holding hands"

Outsider: Both the man holding hands and the woman holding hands are gay.

Truth: When many people travel to Tibetan areas and meet enthusiastic Tibetan compatriots, they will take the initiative to shake hands with you, cover your hand with their left hand, and then pat and pat your hand with their right hand. When I take you to visit the temple or the surrounding scenery, I will hold your hand and swing back and forth! This has nothing to do with age, men, women and children. If "he (she)" and you are of the same sex, you must have mixed feelings in your heart. After visiting Buddhist temples or shops, what you think about is not Buddha or gifts, but whether the other person is gay or not. Sexual harassment? Then I really want to "pull" the other person's hand quickly, but I'm afraid it's too obvious and rude, so I have to pretend to take something and take it back, or pretend to see if the phone has a signal. In fact, Tibetan compatriots speak directly! He thinks you are a "good man" who can speak this kind of Mandarin! Then he shook hands with you very hard and enthusiastically, held your hand and took you to visit his hometown. Therefore, their hand-holding and handshake is not a hint of special feelings between men and women. Let go of suspicion, timidity and ambiguity and travel together! It doesn't matter if you squeeze each other's hands a little! This is the first sincere meeting gift from Tibetan compatriots! Not only foreigners, but also they are so friendly on weekdays. At home or in the street, it is natural for two friends to hold hands and chat.

7. Misunderstanding of "Bizhong Finger"

Outsider: Tibet's "finger pointing" also stands for cursing.

Truth: In Tibet, when you ask the other person to evaluate a person or a thing (such as how is someone's character? Is this delicious? ), five fingers is the score table of Tibetan compatriots: first class: thumbs up, which is almost the same language and praise in the world. Second class: the thumb tip of the index finger is on the index finger, indicating second class. This level is not common and is usually only used when a very detailed assessment is required. Third-class: Compared with the middle finger, this one is the easiest to anger Han Chinese and foreigners! Because comparing the middle finger is an act of "swearing", in Tibet, the middle finger actually means "third class", and it also means ordinary, featureless and opinionated. This gesture is very common! The fourth category: ring finger, this is a consolation prize, that is, the other party gives you face, indicating that it is acceptable and reluctantly accepted. This grade is not common. Category 5: Compared with the small nail tip, this gesture is super classic! Now you can compare it: the tip of the thumb nail points to the tip of the little finger nail, which means that even the nail residue of the little finger is not as good as it! Moreover, the other party will deliberately show a contemptuous expression and look at the little fingertips with cross-eyed eyes. When you get that evaluation, it's terrible.

Palm up

Eight misunderstandings of "palm up"

Outsider: I thought I was begging.

Truth: This gesture has a wide cultural range, and it can also be said to be a Tibetan cultural etiquette that can be put on the table. In Tibetan families, when someone pours you tea, as long as your palm is up, it means enough! Don't fall! Thank you. If the living Buddha and Kambubi make such gestures in the activities of temples or Buddhist colleges, it means that the activities are over successfully and you can get up and leave! Or the next activity. At the Buddhist College, Kampo invited a new Lama to chant Buddhist scriptures, debate or stop something. He doesn't need to talk at all. As long as his hand is lifted gently, the Lama will understand the meaning. The Buddhist Lama, eager to finish class, stared at the Kampo gesture five minutes before class. This is the most elegant Tibetan sign language and the most contented action. Attention! One hand and two hands up have different meanings: palm up is usually to respect the guest's sign language. When walking on the road or driving by a Tibetan friend's house, if the other person doesn't have time to say hello at the door or window, the other person will raise his hand to show "walking slowly", "good luck" and offer Hada, usually "please sit down", "please eat" or "please have tea", or the friend will leave. Goodbye! " .

Nine Misunderstandings of Love Songs in Cangyang Jiacuo

Outsider: That day, that month, that year is a part of Cangyang Jiacuo's poems.

Truth: "That day, that month, that year" is not a poem by Cangyang Gyatso. Its original carrier was not a collection of poems, not to mention a collection of love songs by Cangyang Gyatso, but a record called Yangjinma, a lyric called Believers. The lyrics were originally named "Love Song of the Sixth Dalai Lama", but there is indeed a figure of Cangyang Jiacuo. This lyric poem combines many poems with similar meanings, and after deletion and addition, it forms a lyric poem that has nothing to do with the original.

No. 10 misunderstanding of Tibet's richness

Outsider: Tibetans are poor.

Truth: Although remote areas in Tibet are still relatively poor, people in big cities and counties such as Lhasa and Linzhi are still very rich. Look at the ranking of average wages in China. People in Tibet will kill you with money every minute.