Ethnic customs in Yushu, Qinghai

Tibetan compatriots in Yushu have been living and living on the plateau and the vast Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for thousands of years. In the struggle against the harsh natural environment, they formed a bold, tenacious and hearty national character. They have lived a nomadic life for a long time, so they have different national customs from other nationalities in clothing, food, housing, transportation, psychological quality, language habits, lifestyle and traditional habits.

First, from the name, it generally has a very strong religious color and the meaning of tolerance for people. Such as Danba (Buddhism, Bible), Daji (prosperity), Zhuo Ma (Bodhisattva), Tashi (auspiciousness) and so on. , as well as Dawa (Moon, Monday), Nima (Sun, Sunday), Onga (born 30th), Mei Duo (Flower), Jiancuo (Ocean) and Chezhou.

Secondly, judging from the crown ornaments, there are several kinds of hats, such as red tassel hat, fox fur hat, sheepskin hat, felt hat, high top hat, dustpan hat, monk's hat, and "talent" hat worn by the rich.

Third, from the point of hair accessories, except monks and nuns in temples are bald, men have long hair and braided hair, and weddings and funerals also have different forms. Earrings, in the past, men wore a big round earring on their right ear, which was called "Weng" in Tibetan; Women wear "buner" on their ears, which is made of Rabe's string. The strangest thing is the woman's facial decoration: generally coated with ghee and brown sugar. Although it is not very elegant, it has a peculiar effect in blocking the cold wind in cold season and preventing ultraviolet rays in warm season; Women's braids are mostly made of Rabe, coral and emeralds, and are often tied on braids.

Fourthly, from the perspective of costumes, most of the Tibetan costumes in Yushu attract people's attention with their elegance, luxury and distinctive and unique meanings. Its basic styles are warm and cold seasonal clothes and traditional Tibetan robes, such as uniforms and dresses. Yushu costumes and other Tibetan costumes have their own standards and traditions in the choice of materials and colors, and also have their own unique characteristics in the way of wearing. Especially Tibetan robes sewn with sheepskin are wear-resistant, warm and practical. Tie clothes during the day and take them off as quilts at night.

Fifth, in daily life, there are tents woven by yaks. The edible Ciba, ghee and Qula (casein) are not only delicious, but also easy to carry and store. Houses in small agricultural areas are often made of stone and wood, with people living on the upper floor and livestock raising on the lower floor, which has a special taste. Sixth, hardworking and brave Tibetan compatriots have the virtues of hospitality, respect for the elderly and poverty alleviation, and attach great importance to etiquette. On festivals or important and grand days, people often give each other white Hada to show friendship and respect. At the same time, strange folk customs such as celestial burial, water burial and earth burial in Tibetan areas are also very attractive and valuable customs for tourists.

In short, due to specific historical and social reasons such as traffic congestion and poor living environment in Yushu area, its ethnic customs have been deeply shrouded in mystery, which is the fundamental reason why tourists and explorers have been curious about Yushu for thousands of years.

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