Tibetan is a special nationality,
do respect the local customs there or you might have trouble with local people.Tibetan people believe in
Buddhism, they have a lot of customs related to their religious belief.
Visitors should respect local customs and the traditions while travelling in
Tibet.
Presenting Khadas
Khadas (or Lhatag), one of the
most practiced etiquette is to express honesty, loyalty and sincerity. Khadas
are offered on the occasions of a wedding ceremony, baby- born, birthday,
moving to a new house, festivals, funerals, visiting seniors, pilgrimages and
farewells.
Presenting Khadas
Source from google images
Etiquette in meeting with guests
Tibetan are quite hospitable even
a stranger who have required can be treated with tea, drinks and Zanba. A host
will walk out to greet guests, with a bow and both hands at the same level, to
welcome when guests arrive. And he host keeps standing by till they get into
the house. Family members then stand up to have all guests seated as men at
left and women right. The host will take out the finest beverage cup, and fill
it with tea or drink
Cultural Considerations
Be aware that your cultural
values may differ from those of locals. These may include different concepts of
time, personal space, communication, etc., which are not wrong or inferior,
just different. Making the extra effort to respect local customs and cultural
differences will enhance your interactions with locals during your time in
Tibet and contribute to building mutual respect between locals and tourists.
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