On the first and fifteenth day of each month in the lunar calendar, Miao people in western Hunan are forbidden to pick dung.
Miao people don't like mutton, and it is forbidden to eat dog meat, and it is forbidden to kill or beat dogs. In Miao nationality, you can't eat Ciba after filming. When playing with Miao people, you can't tie them with ropes or cloth belts. When Miao people hang straw hats or insert green leaves at the door, or when Miao people hold weddings and funerals, guests are not allowed to enter. When you meet a newly married couple on the road, you can't cross it.
The other is the taboo of traditional Miao culture:
First, avoid sitting on the threshold.
Legend has it that whoever sits on the threshold has a rotten ass. In fact, because the gate is the access channel, sitting on the threshold seriously affects people's access, which is impolite behavior and should be avoided.
Second, avoid sitting in the "Hangzhou pot"
On the right side of the Miao fire pit (the back is north, the front is south, and so on), there is an ancestral temple, which is called "Hangguo" in Miao language. It is generally forbidden for young people and women to sit in this direction to keep warm, and children can't play around here to avoid disturbing the gods. This is one of the most exquisite manners of Miao people.
Third, avoid stepping on a tripod.
There is a cast iron tripod in Miao's fire pit, which is called "Guo Gang" in Miao language. It is specially used for cooking pots and pans, and no one can step on it. Because it is said that the tripod was made by three fire-protecting ancestors, it is disrespectful to step on the tripod. In fact, because the tripod is made of cast iron, it is brittle and easy to break, so it is taboo.
Miao ethnic group
Fourth, avoid Longyan earthquake.
There is a slate in the center of the temple hall, and there is a small pit under the slate. There is a bowl of clear water in the pit, which is the shelter of the dragon. If someone shakes this slate, it is said that the "dragon" will be frightened and leave, and the host family will suffer.
Parents are alive, and younger generations should avoid bald handkerchiefs.
The white headscarf was worn by the younger generation at the funeral. If their parents are alive, the younger generation will wear white-headed handkerchiefs, which is suspected of cursing the elderly, so it is taboo.
6. Avoid whistling at home and at night.
Miao people believe that whistling can attract cool air, while all kinds of monsters often enjoy the cool air. So whistling at home will lead ghosts into the room and suffer misfortune. Whistling at night will lead to ghosts and bring disaster, which should be avoided.
Seven, when sending chopsticks to the elders, avoid putting chopsticks vertically on the rice.
Whenever a meal is served, the first bowl of rice is handed to the elders by the younger generation, which shows the respect of the younger generation to the elders. But don't stick chopsticks upright on the rice. Because putting chopsticks in rice is a ritual to worship ghosts and gods. So avoid it.
Eighth, avoid calling your elders by their first names.
When the younger generation meets the elders, they must be respectful, elegant, harmonious and respect the elders when they meet for the first time. Don't call him by his first name, or he will be reviled or even slapped.
9. Avoid shaking hands with women.
When meeting Miao women, no matter young or old, they are not allowed to shake hands to show their respect.
Ten, avoid farting in front of people and God.
There is nothing wrong with people farting. But the Miao people are most taboo to fart in front of people and God. If taboo, in addition to being reviled, it will also bring disaster.
Eleven, women avoid walking in front of people.
If a guest comes home, he will be warmly received. After the guests are seated, women must never walk in front of them, so as not to appear frivolous.
Twelve, avoid touching your head and pinching your waist.
There is such a rule in Miao areas: "The head of a man and the waist of a woman must be watched, and no trouble can be made." It means that men are most taboo to be touched, otherwise everything will be unlucky and unlucky; Women are most afraid of being pinched, otherwise they will be considered immoral.