Tibetan culture is quite interesting. I’m currently in Jianghzou, a city in the Sichuan province. Yack is the most abundant meat here with the food ranging from really spicy to unbelievably spicy. I liked to think of myself as a tolerant person, but I cannot eat Yack. It’s tough, chewy, and has no flavor. This past night, we had dinner with a Tibetan family where we ate their Yack and danced with them, followed by a blessing.
At the end of the night, being the only 20 year old on this trip, I indulged my parents and the other people on our trip. I was forced to sing three songs to a Tibetan woman (she said she was 18, but like the Chinese gymnasts you never really know). I chose “Love Love Me Do” by the Beatles, “Love me Tender” by Elvis, and “Holiday” by the Bee Gees. (The average age of this tour has to be 58, so give me a break) She returned the favor by singing three songs. Little did I know that by singing three songs that I would be forever indebted to her and would need to care for her Yak and marry her. When I heard this cultural practice, I immediately sat down, refused any food, put on my sunglasses, and spoke to no one. I really need to learn Mandarin…FAST.
1 comment:
1. "It’s tough, chewy, and has no flavor." -- that's what she said
2. You're not 20.
3. Am I invited to the wedding of you and the Yak princess?
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