Why do Zhuang people decorate their hats with tassels?

Marginalization plays an important role in Zhuang culture.

Fringe is an ornament made of many slender lines on hats, clothes and other articles. Zhuang people decorate their hats with tassels, because tassels play an important role in Zhuang culture. According to the tradition of Zhuang nationality, tassels symbolize happiness and auspiciousness, and are considered to ward off evil spirits and protect the wearer's safety and health. In addition, tassels are also very common elements in Zhuang costumes, which can increase the aesthetics and luxuriance of costumes.

Besides using tassels on hats, Zhuang people also use tassels on other clothes or decorations. For example, the traditional dress "Mazar-e" worn by Zhuang women also uses tassels to decorate skirts and cuffs.