World Children's Story Classics: Family Stories

Chapter 63 Tibetan "Hata"

In Tibetan etiquette, the most important thing is to present Hada.Hada is a pure white or light blue gift scarf with different lengths.Most of the colors are white, because in the minds of the Tibetan people, white symbolizes purity.

In Tibetan areas, when visiting others, you must first offer a Hada to show respect for the other party.Especially when strangers meet each other, if there is no Hada as a gift, it is considered disrespectful to the host.When offering khata, if the other party is an elder, you must raise your hands above your head, lean forward slightly, and hold the khata in front of the seat or under your feet; for peers or subordinates, you can tie the khata around their necks.In addition, you must use both hands to offer hada, and it is very impolite to use only one hand.

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