In addition to the magical natural scenery and mysterious myths and legends of the snowy plateau, there are also some places where the customs and habits are also very peculiar, such as the customs of "poisonous horses" in the Kampot area.
A sea of clouds and a sea of forests
Travel to Nyingchi, there is a reputation of "Tibetan Jiangnan", both continuous snow-capped mountains and lakes, as well as large areas of primeval forests, Han, Tibetan, Menba, Lhoba, and servants, etc., unique scenery and folk customs attract thousands of people from the mainland to travel here. Many people visit the homes of local farmers and herdsmen, drinking butter tea, eating air-dried beef, tasting local delicacies, and drinking barley wine. The local people are very hospitable, always bring out the best food in the house to entertain guests, and have never heard of anyone "poisoned".
Idyllic
After being here for a long time, I can't help but hear some advice: if you meet a stranger who gives you food and drink, don't eat and drink easily, otherwise you will be "poisoned". At this time, I learned that the old society in Kampot had the custom of "poisoning", and such people were called "poisonous horses". The legend of "poisoning" is also found in other places on the plateau, such as Zaki Temple, dedicated to the god of wealth of "Zakiram", legend has it that when she first arrived on the plateau, because she was beautiful and jealous of many goddesses, she poisoned and cut off her feet, so the current image of Zakiram, with a dark face and sticking out her tongue, is somewhat terrifying.
Highland autumn colors
In Metuo County, the last highway in the country, the sake made from chicken feet valley has a little coffee flavor and is delicious. When people here invite them to eat, the host first takes a bite and then asks the guests to move their chopsticks. I heard that this is also to prove to the guests that the dish is not poisonous and can be eaten with confidence, which may also come from that ancient legend.
The fruit pond bends
Some researchers believe that the custom of poisoning may originate from some ancient mysterious religion, and some researchers believe that it is a false story after a long period of investigation. There are also many people who would rather believe in what they have than not, and they are very careful: The targets of poisoning are those who are stronger than themselves, and they think that by poisoning the rich, they will get rich luck; Poison the able-bodied and you will be healthy; Those who poison their beauty will become beautiful themselves; Poison the wise and grow in wisdom themselves, the so-called "taking blessings". However, poisoning people is generally very miserable, if there is no chance to poison failure, the poison can only be left to yourself. How can you tell who is the "poisonous horse"? Friends said that the villagers and locals know the details, usually do not want to interact with them too much, when working in the fields, ordinary people in groups of three or five, while the "poisonous horse" works alone, no one wants to approach.
Brahmaputra Vine Bridge
Now, is there still a "poisonous horse"? Most people in the local area said they didn't know. With the development of society, the people's lives are very happy, and some things that are unclear and unexplained will become less and less.