Customs of ancient Tibetan highland barley wine

Tibetan people also have many rules when toasting and drinking. When drinking on festive days such as holidays, if possible, silver flagons and wine glasses should be used. In addition, a little ghee should be stuck on the spout and the edge of the cup. This is called "Gaerjian", which means white decoration. When the host makes a toast to the guest, the guest should pick up the cup, touch a little highland barley wine with the nameless fingertip of his right hand and sprinkle it in the air. After the same action is done three times, the host will propose a toast to you. Three mouthfuls of a glass means drinking three mouthfuls in a row. For each sip, the host will add a glass of wine to you, and when the third glass of wine is added, the guest will drink it dry.

highland barley wine is yellowish in color, sour and sweet, and it is called "Tibetan beer". It is an indispensable drink for Tibetan people's life, and it is also the top grade for celebrating festivals and entertaining guests. According to Tibetan custom, when the guests come, the generous and enthusiastic evaluation should end up with a highland barley wine pot and pour three bowls to honor the guests. Guests can drink the first two bowls of wine according to their own capacity, or they can leave a little, but they can't drink at all. After the third bowl is filled, it should be gulped down to show respect and evaluation. Tibetan compatriots often sing wine songs when persuading them to drink. The lyrics are rich and colorful, and the tunes are beautiful and moving. In addition, after the host has served the meal, he should give each guest a big bowl of wine one by one. Only guests who can drink can't refuse to drink this bowl of wine, otherwise, the host will punish you with two bowls. This cup of wine after a meal is called "silver bowl wine after a meal". It stands to reason that a large silver wine bowl should be needed when offering a toast to this bowl of wine, but generally a beautiful large porcelain bowl can also be used instead. Singing toast song is also the most meaningful common custom of Tibetan people. There is a joke among Tibetans, "If you don't sing toast song when you drink, it's the donkey who drinks water." Whoever makes a toast will sing. The lyrics that everyone often likes to sing are to the effect that "we are gathered together today, and I hope we can get together for a long time." People who are United, I wish you all the best! " Toast song's Ci can also be arranged and sung by the toasts. After singing toast song, the drinker must drink it all at once.