The Tibetan people have the tradition of respecing the old. In many festivals, they have this tradition to visit the old.

On eve of Tibetan lunar New Year, when the family enjoys "the Gutu Noodle" to say goodbye to the past and welcome the coming New Year, The old one is always invited to try the Gutu Noodle first. At dawn on January 1st, theyoungest girlor the daugher-in-law always bring the first can of water. And then they use the water to make butter to present the old to show their respect and best wishes for the old .