Suriname customs and taboos

The Republic of Suriname (Dutch: Republiek Suriname; Tongan Suriname: Sranan; Bojpur: Sarnam) is located in northern South America. Its name comes from the local indigenous people, the Surinamese. The country was formerly known as Dutch Guiana, which was originally a Dutch colonial relic in South America. Suriname is a country with extremely diverse ethnicity, language and religion. The Muslim population accounts for 13% of Suriname, the highest proportion among all American countries. Suriname is the smallest country in South America in terms of area and population. It is also the only region in the Western Hemisphere that does not form part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that uses Dutch as the official language. In addition, the Hakka language in Chinese is the official language of the Republic of Suriname.

The currency of Suriname is the Soviet Yuan, which is not freely convertible and is pegged to the US dollar. RMB and Su Yuan cannot be settled directly.

Residents 'etiquette is similar to that of other European and American countries. When friends meet, they shake hands and greet each other. The etiquette during farewell is the same as when meeting, and the greetings are changed to "goodbye","I wish you happiness", etc. The most common address is Mr., Mrs., Ms. or Mrs. Call unmarried young men and women Young Master and Miss. It is customary to add administrative positions or academic titles before addressing you. Residents 'taboos are similar to those in countries such as the Netherlands. For example, it is inappropriate for ordinary people to ask about the age of women, and even if they ask, they will not receive a reply.

Although Suriname is a small country in northern South America, it integrates the cultures, customs and habits of countries around the world. In terms of food, it also integrates the essence and unique tastes of various countries. It includes catering cultures from the Netherlands, India, South Africa, and Jewish areas. In Suriname restaurants, the rich menu can provide dozens of countries and cuisines, making it an excellent choice for friends who like to try fresh and taste exotic cuisine.

in Suriname. The Indians living on the river have a very special fishing method. They do not use fishing nets or fishing rods. Instead, they use a wooden bow and arrow to shoot fish, and they can generally shoot it.

Fishing in this way requires quite skilled and excellent technology. Therefore, the fishermen here have been famous since ancient times.

When fishermen want to fish, they hold wooden bows and arrows and wait quietly by the river. Once fish are discovered, they immediately shoot an arrow made of solid wood, and hit the target accurately with a "whoosh" sound.

According to local regulations, real fishermen must shoot the fish with an arrow. Otherwise, they cannot be considered fishermen and will be laughed at by children. The local tribal leader would also give him some money and say to him,"Young man, you'd better go to the store and buy a white man's fishing rod. You can't shoot fish." Therefore, people there have to practice shooting fish from childhood in order to truly have this ability and avoid being laughed at.

There is also a very interesting phenomenon. The way an Indian tribal man proposes to a girl is to send fish, to show that he is a man who is proficient in fishing skills, can make a living on his own, and shoulder the burden of his family. If the girl intends, she will cook the fish with her own hands. It will be delicious and given back to the suitor.

Travel tips: 1. According to the explanation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname, those who meet one of the following conditions can obtain a Suriname visa: a. Invited government officials, diplomats;b. Persons with direct blood relatives living in Suriname;c. Persons investing in the Soviet Union;d. Managers hired for investing in the Soviet Union;e. Proprietary talents that Suriname needs to introduce.

2. The vast majority of people entering Suriname enter through the international airport in Paramaribo, the capital.

3. Suriname Customs stipulates that in addition to prohibited items, immigrants are not allowed to carry meat and fruits in their carry-on and checked baggage.

4. Suriname Central Hospital has relatively modern medical facilities, but the medical level is backward and the overall medical conditions are poor. To apply for residence in Suriname, you need to purchase medical insurance annually.

5. The public security situation in Suriname has been poor in recent years, and it is deteriorating day by day. Armed robberies and kidnappings in broad daylight have occurred frequently, and even criminal cases against diplomatic missions have occurred.

6. Transportation in Suriname adopts a left-handed system, which is different from that in China. Moreover, due to the backward infrastructure construction in Suzhou and poor road conditions, there are few special bicycle or pedestrian passages, so you need to be extra careful when walking on the road.

7. The main problem faced by China in Suriname is applying for or extending residence.

8. The Suriname Nationality Policy stipulates that if you live in or have Suriname as your main place of residence, you can submit a naturalization application. The legal or legally recognized child born before naturalization of a person who has been approved for naturalization is considered to be the natural child of the person who has naturalized Suriname and is deemed to have naturalized Suriname at the same time.

9. The stay time for a Suriname visa shall not exceed 90 days.

10. Suriname visa applicants need to provide a notarial certificate of no crime, and this notarial certificate must be valid for 6 months from the date of notarization. A notarial certificate of birth must also be provided.