Antigua and Barbuda customs

Antigua and Barbuda, located in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, is a member of the British Commonwealth. The capital is St. John, with a total population of 100,000 (2016). The vast majority are of black African descent, and most residents believe in Christianity. The official language is English, and some are also proficient in Spanish or French.

Antigua has an area of 280 square kilometers and Barbuda has an area of 160 square kilometers. Antigua and Barbuda has a tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 27℃. The average annual precipitation is about 1020 mm. The capital is St. John, and the island of Barbuda has a tropical climate of 160 square kilometers, with an average annual temperature of 27℃. The average annual precipitation is about 1020 mm.

Antigua and Barbuda does not have a complete national economic production system. At present, Antigua and Barbuda's national income mainly comes from tourism, construction, offshore finance, manufacturing and agriculture. Tourism is its main source of income.

The houses of residents of Antigua and Barbuda are made of masonry or wood, usually two rooms and one living room. With the development of tourism, high-end luxury hotels have also sprung up in some tourist attractions. The country has a tropical climate, and residents wear summer clothes all year round, but wear suits on important occasions.

Local residents like to eat spicy food, and coffee powder is an indispensable seasoning for their dishes. Cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, fish, potatoes, etc. are residents 'favorite foods. People's favorite drink is their own brewed rum.

Due to its long-term colonial rule by Britain, France and other countries in history, Antigua and Barbuda's social systems, customs and religious beliefs have been deeply influenced by Europe. Most people believe in Christianity. Every Sunday and holiday, people flock to the church in droves to pray.

Antigua and Barbuda people live a simple life, have a cheerful personality, are reasonable in nature, and have very thoughtful etiquette. In diplomatic occasions, we often call you Mr., Mrs., Ms., and Miss. Friends often shake hands when they meet, and ladies often bow to the face. For social occasions and church services, men wear suits, and women wear gowns, suits and top hats. Women attending dinner parties wear evening gowns. At the funeral ceremony, both men and women wore black suits and gowns, and women wore black top hats.

Major local festivals: New Year's Day, January 1), Easter, Labor Day, the first Monday in May), Thanksgiving Day, May 3), CARICOM Day, July 7), Carnival Day, the first Monday and Tuesday in August), Independence Day, November 1), Heroes 'Day, December 9) and December 25).