The meaning of giving a hada as a gift:

A hada is a ceremonial item. Offering hada is a traditional etiquette of the Mongolian people. Hada is required for worshiping Buddha, offering sacrifices, weddings and funerals, New Year greetings, and showing respect to elders and distinguished guests.

The ancient Mongolians, who were in a nomadic economy, often carried dairy products, milk wine or other dry food on their way out. When they met passers-by, regardless of whether they were acquaintances or not, they had to take the initiative to talk, greet and exchange greetings with each other. Exchange food. As time went by, a custom of bartering slowly developed. Later, there was a custom of exchanging snuff bottles and hada.

There are many occasions when Hada is used. Hada can be used for weddings, weddings, greetings and send-offs, acknowledgments, etc. According to different uses, the folding methods of Hada are also different. Generally speaking, there are visit folding method and dedication folding method.

It is generally believed that Hada was introduced to the Mongolian grassland after it was introduced to Tibet in the Yuan Dynasty. In 1247, Sakya Dharma King Pasipa accompanied his father Saban Gyaltsen to meet Kuoduan, the second son of Emperor Taizong of the Yuan Dynasty in Liangzhou (now Wuwei, Gansu), and lived in the court for several years. In 1260, Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, succeeded to the throne and appointed Pasiba as the national preceptor to lead Buddhism in the country.

In 1265, Phagpa returned to Tibet for the first time to Sakya Monastery and presented hada to the Buddha statues and eminent monks in major temples. It is said that when Pasipa offered a hada to the Bodhisattva statue in the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, a Tara in the mural on the side also stretched out her hand and asked for a hada from him. In this way, this Tara is called "Dolmatal Lianma", that is: "Tara who wants Hada". Among the people, Hada is also said to be the fairy's ribbon.

In the past, there were certain rules, specifications and forms for the use of hada: on weekdays, officials at all levels had to use hada according to their status or title, and they could not go out of line or mess with the etiquette. Private and private use of Hada is more casual, and there are not so strict rules. Neku Hada is also used among relatives and friends. There are also certain rules and forms for presenting hada:

According to the established rules, offerings should be made to superiors, gifts should be given to inferiors, and gifts should be given to each other between equals, as well as between seniors, peers and juniors. Certain rules and particularities. When presenting a hada to an opponent, one should hold it in both hands, or pass it on through an agent; when giving a hada to a subordinate, the hada is usually tied around the other person's neck; between equals, the hada is given to the other person's hand. According to different uses, the ways of presenting Hada are also different. ?

Extended information:

The cultural symbol of Hada

Offering Hada is an excellent traditional habit of the Tibetan people. For generations, people have regarded offering Hada as a Supreme etiquette. "Hata is priceless, love is priceless." Although it is not as valuable as gold, it is more respected by people than gold. Because it symbolizes a heart of gold, represents the most sincere feelings, entrusts the best wishes, and marks the highest respect. Its meaning means friendship, harmony, kindness and well-being.

Nowadays, Hada is indispensable in all courtesy exchanges. When the 11th Panchen Lama visited Yonghe Temple and presided over Buddhist activities, he first presented hadas in front of the Buddha statue and accepted hadas presented by monks and lay believers. In recent years, I have returned to the grassland, and during my visits, I have also received white or blue hadas, as well as hidden flower hadas. The white patterns are crystal clear under the sunlight.

Last year, I returned to the grassland, and this year I went to Gansu and Labrang Monastery. Everywhere I went, people greeted me with khatas in their hands. I cherished it because this khata contained both sincerity and Simple love and friendship, from this, pictures related to Hada naturally appeared in my paintings.

Hatha has become a unique ceremonial essential for people of Tibetan, Mongolian and other ethnic groups. It has been passed down from generation to generation and is supreme in people's hearts. It is the concrete materialization of people's pure hearts and simple emotions. ?

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