In the distant ** plateau, stands a solemn and mysterious palace - the Potala Palace. This palace is not only a holy place for Tibetan Buddhism, but also a place of pilgrimage for countless tourists. However, there is a puzzling phenomenon that has made many people curious: why do some tourists lick the walls of the Potala Palace?
To understand this phenomenon, we have to start with the building materials of the Potala Palace. The wall paint of this palace is mainly made of white ash produced in Yangbajing, Dangxiong County. This white ash has a delicate texture, a white color and strong adhesion. However, in order to make the paint more viscous, the craftsmen also deliberately added milk, sugar, honey and other substances in the production process. The addition of these excipients not only enhances the viscosity of the paint, but also adds a hint of sweet aroma to it.
However, it is the presence of these excipients that makes coatings susceptible to deterioration and mildew. In order to maintain the beauty and durability of the wall, 95% of the wall painting material is white lime, and only 5% is auxiliary material. This ratio not only ensures the durability of the wall, but also avoids the problem of rapid deterioration of the paint.
So why do tourists lick the walls of the Potala Palace? Actually, this is not due to the mischief or ignorance of tourists, but to an ancient belief and custom. In Tibetan folklore, the wall paint of the Potala Palace has magical powers. It is believed that just by licking these walls, you will be blessed and blessed by the gods. Therefore, many tourists can't help but stick out their tongues and gently lick the walls when they visit the Potala Palace, hoping to feel the mysterious power.
Of course, to modern people, such beliefs and customs may seem absurd. However, in this mysterious and ancient land, the power of beliefs and customs remains strong and profound. They are like an invisible bond that binds people's hearts together and protects this holy land.
Therefore, when we see tourists licking the walls of the Potala Palace, we might as well look at this phenomenon with a tolerant and understanding mindset. After all, under the influence of beliefs and customs, people's behavior is often beyond the scope of ordinary people's understanding. And it is these seemingly peculiar behaviors that constitute a unique and rich cultural connotation.
Today, the Potala Palace has become one of the World Heritage Sites, attracting more and more tourists. Perhaps one day in the future, with the advancement of science and technology and the development of civilization, people's understanding of beliefs and customs will change. But in any case, those tourists who lick the walls of the Potala Palace will forever be one of the most unique landscapes in this land.