China Traditional Culture, National Culture and Hada

China Traditional Culture, National Culture and Hada

A special silk scarf used by Tibetans and Mongolians to show respect. According to legend, Ba Siba, a monk of the Yuan Dynasty, met Kublai Khan in Yuan Shizu and brought him back to Tibet. It is made of special raw silk, with different lengths and widths, and many colors, including white, red, yellow, blue and green, among which white is the most common, because Tibetans believe that white symbolizes purity and good luck. Used for etiquette, welcoming guests, weddings and funerals, phone calls and gifts, meaning to pay tribute and pray. Colorful Hada is the most grand gift, dedicated to special occasions such as Bodhisattva. Give it to Hada with both hands to show loyalty to others. If it is an elder or a VIP, the giver must bow his head. Hold Hada above his head with both hands and hand it to another seat for him to accept. Neither side needs to pay it back. If they are colleagues or relatives, they can put them directly around each other's necks. When presenting Hada, both sides should exchange greetings and blessings.