The living customs, characteristics and reasons of people in pastoral areas

Uyghur herdsmen are very particular about hospitality and hospitality. If guests come, they should be invited to sit at the upper table, and Nang, various pastries, rock sugar, etc. should be placed. In summer, some fruits should be placed, and tea or milk tea should be poured for the guests first. Wait until the meal is ready before serving it. If you use grab rice to entertain guests, bring a pot of water before the meal and ask the guests to wash their hands. After the meal is over, the elders will take the lead in doing the "Duwa" ceremony, and the guests will not be able to leave until the host has finished clearing away the tableware. When eating, guests should not fiddle with the food on the plate or go to the stove casually. Generally, they should not leave food in the bowl. At the same time, they should be careful not to let the crumbs of rice fall to the ground. If they accidentally fall to the ground, they should pick it up and put it in front of them. "On the meal list". When eating rice on a plate, do not put the rice grains that have been picked up into the plate again. After the meal is over, if an elder takes over as "Du Wa", the guests are not allowed to look around or stand up. When eating, the elders sit at the top of the table, and the whole family sits together at the same table. You must wash your hands before and after meals. After washing, you can only dry them with a handkerchief or cloth. It is taboo to throw the water away as it is considered impolite.