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Why do Hui women wear headscarves?

Historical inheritance and cultural customs.

Hui women wear headscarves because it is related to historical and cultural customs. Hui women are influenced by Arab countries, where there are many sandstorms. Wearing a veil can prevent sandstorms and protect your health. In terms of cultural customs, Hui women also wear headscarves with certain symbolic significance. Different colors and styles of headscarves represent different ages and identities.

Old Hui women wear black or brown headscarves in winter and white scarves in summer, and they have the habit of tying their trouser legs. Young women wear red, green or blue headscarves in winter and thin red, green and yellow scarves in summer.