Tibetans are very warm and hospitable to their guests, and they seem to laugh more than any other people in the world. Tibetans have been able not only survived the Tibetan plateau in a fireplace, but oriented. You have created a unique culture all its own.
Tibetans live in large tents in the grassland, so that they can move their cattle to greener pastures. Their tents are beautiful and seem simple, but they are very complicated. People living on less nomadic lifestyle to live in wooden houses, covered with Buddhist carvings. Every square inch of their houses are decorated with vivid colors, and visitors are always welcome.
Diet of Tibetans living in mountain areas are quite unique, because it is possible to identify, because the height of the water is boiling. Although their diet is limited, it is a very good supply of Tibetans with food that they need to survive. Tibetans have what they call a “four treasures” of their diet. The four treasures of tsampa, butter, beef and lamb, noodles. Your Tsampa and the roads are full of nutrients and keep warm in winter, not only in Tibet, but gives them energy. Tibetans love to eat meat, especially beef or lamb to eat, but refuses to dog meat or fish, because it is a feeling of a black dog meat and fish are considered as the god of water, they eat, is prohibited.
Of traditional Tibetan clothing is very unique and well adapted to the weather. They may wear different types of garments, depending on the weather. Clothing is generally made of silk, sheep skin, wool and cotton. Costumes for men and women are fat and loose, elegant and graceful. Sleeves of their shirts are usually longer than the weapons they used and the function of their dances.
Traditional Tibetan Clothing
Tibetan woman in traditional costume
It is often said that the Tibetans will be able to sing before they can speak. They are particularly fond of singing and dancing. Tibetans need little excuse to sing or dance. Most of these festivals all singing and dancing. Each spring, when all the fields are plowed, they celebrate the festival of Guozhuang. This festival is all local people the opportunity to sing together and dance together. It is very popular, especially among the Tibetans living in the southern region of Tibet. A man should be considered the best singer and dancer, will be rewarded with local pot Chang alcohol. Another popular festival is a festival Wangguo. It is held just before the harvest in autumn. The festival lasts for 3-5 days. People who do wear their best clothes, to create a colorful prayer flags. They sing and dance, beat drums and gongs, and walk in your area to express their hope for a bumper crop. Another specific feature of this festival of horse racing. After the end of the festival, the harvest begins.
Horse Racing Festival Wangguo
Narrator girl in Tibet
Tibetans are especially individuals and visitors like to have a good excuse to throw one. Tibet’s is known for its hospitality. This is a traditional basket filled with food, guests, or bring a snack. After chatting for several hours, gifts for guests hosts. Host takes everything offered, and put your gifts online shopping cart. It shows the generosity of one another. Host your guests are always entertained, and a way to ensure that they have a wonderful time to go.
Tibetan adept at finding ways to amuse yourself. You need a bit of an excuse to party and find the joy of simple things in life. All of life in Tibet is worth a visit. They wait only for visitors, their lives’ experiences of the world. ”
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Colorful life of Tibet
August 16th, 2010
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