Syria customs and taboos
Syria Arab Republic (Arabic: ا ربي; English: The Syrian Arab Republic; French: La République arabe syrienne) The word "Syria" was adopted by the Greeks during the Seleucid Dynasty around the 3rd century BC and later inherited by the Romans. However, it was only common in the West. The Arabs never used the word "Syria" and called themselves "Shams."
"Sham" means "left" and turns to "north". This is based on Mecca as the political center in the early days of the Arab Empire and viewing this area as the "left" and "north". "Syria" therefore has the title of "Country of the North." Others said that "Syria" was named after the ancient Syria people who lived in this area. The name of Syria is derived from the word Syria (Surnia).
Syria is a country with a long history and ancient civilization. It is located in western Asia and on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea, with a total land area (including the Golan Heights) of 185180 square kilometers. It borders Turkey in the north, Iraq in the east, Jordan in the south, Lebanon and Israel in the southwest, and Cyprus across the Mediterranean Sea in the west. The capital is Damascus.
As of 2012, the total population of Syria was 22.4 million. Among them, Arabs account for more than 80%, as well as Kurds, Armenians, Turks and Cherks. The official language is Arabic, English and French are commonly spoken, and a small number of Syria people still speak the ancient Aramaic language. The currency is the Syria pound (also known as the lira).
Syria people meet guests in social occasions, they are generally accustomed to saying hello first, then shaking hands and wishing the guests well. When meeting friends, there are also kissing ceremonies, usually kissing both cheeks. Guests should return the salute in the same way. When relatives and friends meet again after a long separation or go on a long journey, they will warmly hug and kiss the cheeks three times (limited to between the same gender, men are left, right, and left; women are right, left, and right. For example, those close to each other will make a smacking sound while kissing their cheeks).
For foreign guests, when they meet for the first time, they usually shake hands to express their welcome. If it is the second time they meet, they will hug warmly and kiss the face. Generally, they will kiss twice, first left and then right. If they have a deep friendship, they will kiss three times (left, right, left). Men and women shook hands to express their welcome. Usually address him as sir, madam, and miss. Those who have a good relationship and are familiar with each other generally call each other by aliases, such as using "Abu XX", which is "father of XX", as an alias. Women added "Siti" before their names, meaning "Mrs. So-and-so" or "Mrs. So-and-so".
Syria people are warm and upright, and like to be very close to friends. They are particularly happy to walk hand in hand with their friends while walking together. This is also a traditional expression of friendship by the Arab nation. When they interact with guests in social occasions, they always like to discuss several issues with friends at the same time. There is no meaning of disrespecting others here, but a unique way of conversation among them. But be aware that they think it is extremely impolite to talk to them with their arms folded or hands in their pockets, and may even mistake you for insulting them.
in Syria. People love green very much, regard green as an auspicious color, and believe that green will bring beauty and happiness to people. They have deep feelings for blue, blue and deep red, and they believe that these colors are all positive colors. However, yellow is generally taboo, believing that yellow is a representative color of death and a sad color.
Like Christians, they taboo "13" and believe that "13" is an ominous number and a number that will bring misfortune and disaster to people. The most taboo for them to give gifts is to use things such as wine or photos of women. They believe that these things are prohibited by canons and cannot be given as gifts, otherwise they will be considered as bad intentions. It is also taboo for others to give them gifts with star patterns, because there are also stars in the Israeli flag.
In the capital, Damascus, there is a popular custom of dating in the bath. When a man wanted to get married, his mother ran around on his behalf and carefully searched for a bride. After the girl was initially favored, the man's mother invited the girl and her mother to meet in the public bathroom, and they took a bath and chatted together. After some "interviews", the decision was made. When getting married, the bride is often dressed up with jewelry, like a beautiful and proud princess.
The staple foods of Syria are white flour and rice. The dough cakes made by fermentation of flour are popular among people of all walks of life. Common dishes on the table of Syria include roast mutton, chicken, fried fish, boiled beef, cucumbers, pickled olives, cheese, tomato salad, lettuce, onions, braised broad beans, etc. Sweet food is also a favorite food for Syria and is a must for almost every meal. In terms of beverages, people often drink black tea and coffee.
Syria people also like to eat "Shawoluma Roast Mutton" most. On the streets of Damascus, Shoujiao, there are "Shawoluma" shops everywhere. There is an oven in front of the door. There is an iron tray with iron skewers on the stove. The mutton is inserted on the skewers and rotated on the fire surface with the tray. The roasted mutton is deeply loved by Arabs. They are used to eating Western food and also like to eat Chinese food. In addition to sometimes using knives and forks at banquets, we are generally accustomed to grabbing food with our hands and taking rice. Syria people have a great appreciation of China's dried fruit varieties and are happy to taste them.
Muslims in Syria ban pork, do not eat animals or blood that die without being slaughtered, do not eat animals that are slaughtered without the imam saying "In the name of God the Merciful," do not eat oddly shaped scaleless aquatic animals or land animals that do not ruminate; devout Muslims also ban alcohol. They also believe that using their left hand is an insult to the other person's personality, so they avoid passing things or food with their left hand.