Festival customs in Gabon

There are many local festivals in Gabon. In addition to Western Catholic festivals (such as Christmas, Halloween, etc.), there are also many local festivals. Generally, there is a day off on holidays. Local newspapers will publish holiday news in advance.

Etiquette: Gabon attaches great importance to protocol etiquette. When attending formal occasions, meeting with government members, business representatives, and important guests, people are generally required to wear suits or traditional costumes to show respect. "Meeting gifts" and "Face gifts" are popular in the local area. Friends usually have to face each other or touch their left and right foreheads to show friendship.

Clothing: Men often wear suits for formal occasions. The local costumes have distinctive characteristics and are typical African costumes. Canadian clothing is mostly made of brightly colored local fabrics. Women's clothing is popular with ornate fishtail skirts, often equipped with bright headscarves; men's clothing is popular with shirts, gowns, etc. made of popular floral cloth. In addition, Gabon has a certain number of Muslims, and Muslim clothing is also popular.

Food: Gabon mainly serves Western food, but also has some unique local snacks. There are about 10 Chinese restaurants in the capital Libreville.

Funeral: Due to religious reasons, Gabonese law prohibits cremation.

Special tips: You must respect the religious beliefs of the other party in your speech and behavior; you must consider the other party's religious beliefs and dietary taboos when inviting guests to dinner or holding buffet parties. Serving pork products depends on the guest's situation.

Legal holidays: New Year: January 1 holiday 1 day Eid al-Fitr: The second day after the end of Ramadan 1 day Eid al-Adha: December 10, Iraqi calendar 1 day holiday Easter: March 21 or later The first Sunday after the full moon is closed 2 days Labor Day: May 1 holiday 1 day Pentecost: The seventh Sunday after Easter 2 days of Assumption: August 15, 1 day holiday, Gabon National Day: August 17-18, 2 days holiday, Halloween: November 1, 1 day holiday, Christmas: December 25, 1 day holiday, 1 day holiday, a total of 13 days; statutory holidays and Sundays will be repeated without additional leave, unless otherwise notified by the competent authority. Easter and Pentecost overlap with Sundays, and there are other overlaps. The actual holidays throughout the year are about 10 days.