Presenting Hada

Presenting hada is a common practice among the Tibetan people to express their best wishes on many occasions, such as wedding ceremonies, festivals, visiting the elders and entertaining guests. The white hada, made of grebe silk, embodies purity and good fortune.

Proposing a Toast and Tea
When you come to a Tibetan family, the host will propose a toast, usually barley wine. You should sip three times and then drink up. To entertain guests with tea is a daily etiquette. The guest must not drink until the host presents the tea to you.

Greetings
Don't forget to add “la�after saying hello to Tibetans people to show respect. Make way for o thers. Try not to make any sound while eating and drinking.

Keeping away from Burials
Sky burial is a common form of cremation in Tibet. There are many prohibitions. Strangers are not allowed to attend the ceremony. Visitors should respect this custom and keep away from such occasions.

Tibetan Buddhism
Also known as Lamaism, the Tibetan Buddhism was introduced to Tibet from the mainland and India in the seventh century. The Tibetan Buddhism consists of sour major sects, the Ge-lug-pa (Yellow) Sect, the Nying-ma-pa (Red) Sect, the Saturday-kya-pa (Variegated) Sect, and the Ka-gyu-pa (White) Sect.