Hada is a silk fabric used by Mongolian and Tibetan people for etiquette, and it is an essential item in social activities. Long scarves or scarves used to show respect and congratulations are mostly white, blue and yellow. In addition, there are colorful Hada, the colors are blue, white, yellow, green and red. Blue means blue sky, white is white clouds, green is rivers, red is the protector of space, and yellow symbolizes the earth.
Second, the ceremony of offering Hada:
When Hada paid tribute, he closed his mouth towards the distinguished guest and handed it to the other person's palm. When greeting each other, when the younger generation presents Hada to the elder, the lower part of Hada folds outward. In Tibetan areas, offering Hada is a universal and lofty etiquette. Whether it's weddings, funerals, folk festivals, paying homage to elders, welcoming guests, worshipping Buddha, exchanging news, interceding, building a new house, admitting mistakes and pleading guilty, etc. Have the habit of offering Hada. Offering Hada shows purity, sincerity, loyalty and respect for each other.
Third, the generational rules for offering Hada:
Offering Hada has its own rules according to different generations. First, the Hada pair is folded into four pairs of double stare blankly, and one side of the double stare blankly is neatly facing the victim. Usually, when facing a living Buddha, a monk or an elder, you should bow down with your hands and offer it, or offer it on the case, or hand it over through an agent, and the other party will hang Hada back around the neck of the giver.
For the younger generation, Hada should be hung around each other's necks. On the other hand, the companions bowed slightly and presented Hada to each other. At this time, the recipient should also bow down with both hands to show respect and gratitude. People express their welcome and affection for their guests in this way. On the grassland, it is often seen that when offering Hada, the host holds Hada in both hands, recites auspicious greetings or sings a blessing song to offer Hada, and the atmosphere is very peaceful.
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Hada has become a necessary thing for Tibetan, Mongolian and other ethnic minority people's unique etiquette communication. From generation to generation, it is supreme in people's hearts. It is the concrete materialization of people's pure hearts and simple emotions.
Offering Hada is a fine traditional habit of Tibetan people, which has been regarded as the supreme etiquette for generations. Hada is priceless. Although it is not as valuable as gold, it is more respected than gold. Because it symbolizes a golden heart, represents the most sincere feelings, entrusts with the best wishes and marks the highest respect. It means friendship, harmony, kindness and happiness.
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