Architectural style language of traditional festival costumes and headdresses in Tibetan inhabited areas

Tibetans mainly live in Xizang Autonomous Region, Qinghai Haibei, Huangnan, Guoluo and Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Haixi Mongolian Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Sichuan Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Muli Tibetan Autonomous County, Yunnan Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Tibetans believe in Mahayana Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism absorbed some rituals and contents of this religion believed by Tibetan aborigines, and formed "Tibetan Buddhism" with Tibetan color. Tibetans respect living buddhas and monks as teachers, and Tibetan is called Lama, so Tibetan Buddhism is also called Lamaism. Buddhism was introduced into Tibet from India in the 7th century, with a history of 1300 years. From 13 to 16 century, Buddhism became increasingly popular, with frequent Buddhist activities and Buddhist temples all over Tibet. The famous temples are Gandan Temple, drepung monastery, Sera Temple, Tashilhunpo Temple and Potala Palace. The main sects of Tibetan Buddhism: 10 After the 20th century, with the beginning of the "post-flood period" of Tibetan Buddhism, many sects appeared one after another. In the early days, there were Ningrui School (commonly known as "Red School"), Sakya School (commonly known as "Flower School"), Gadang School and Kagyu School (commonly known as "White School"). /kloc-At the beginning of the 5th century, Zong Kaba implemented the religious reform and founded the Gelug Sect (commonly known as "Yellow Sect"). In addition, there are some independent sects of Tibetan Buddhism: Xi Sect, Xi Jie Sect, Jueyu Sect, Juenang Sect, Kuanzha Sect, Xialu Sect, etc.

Tibetans have their own language and writing. Tibetan language belongs to the Tibetan branch of Sino-Tibetan language family of Tibeto-Burman language family, which is divided into three dialects: Weizang, Kangfang and Amdo. The present Tibetan language is phonography based on ancient Sanskrit and western languages in the early 7th century. The use of Tibetan language has strengthened the economic ties between Tibetans and the Central Plains of the motherland. From 10 century to 16 century, Tibetan culture flourished. For hundreds of years, Tibetan culture has flourished. The world's longest epic, The Biography of King Gesar, has been widely circulated in Tibet and Tibetan areas of Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan and Yunnan for centuries. There are also two world-famous Buddhist books, Ganjul and Danjul, as well as monographs on rhythm, literature, philosophy, history and geography, astronomy, calendar and medicine.

Most Tibetans eat three meals a day, but they have the habit of eating four, five or six meals a day when they are busy with agriculture or have a strong labor intensity. Most Tibetans take Ciba as their staple food, that is, stir-frying highland barley and grinding it into fine powder. Especially in pastoral areas, other foods are rarely eaten except Ciba. When eating Ciba, mix it with strong tea or milk tea, ghee, milk residue and sugar. Ciba is easy to store, carry and eat. In Tibetan areas, people with sheepskin Ciba pockets can be seen at any time, and they can eat when they are hungry.

Tibetan clothes

The costumes of Tibetan men and women are intact. Different areas have different clothes. It is characterized by long sleeves, wide waist and big chest. Women wear long-sleeved robes in winter and sleeveless robes in summer, with shirts of various colors and patterns inside and an apron with colorful patterns in front of their waist. Tibetan compatriots attach great importance to Hada and regard it as the most precious gift. Hada is a snow-white fabric, generally about twenty or thirty centimeters wide and one to two meters long. It is made of yarn or silk. Whenever there is a festival, or guests from afar come, or visit their elders, or take a long trip to say goodbye, Hada should be presented as a sign of respect.

Other etiquette

It is forbidden to spit on others' backs and clap their hands; When you meet religious facilities such as monasteries, manidui and stupas, you must go around from left to right; Don't cross utensils and braziers; Warp tubes and wheels shall not be reversed; Taboo others touch the top of the head with their hands; Don't touch Tibetan clothes.