Palestinian customs and taboos
State of Palestine (Arabic: م ا ل و ل, English: the State of Palestine) is commonly known as Palestine, and was called Canaan in ancient times. It consists of two parts: Gaza and the West Bank. The Gaza Strip covers an area of 365 square kilometers, and the West Bank covers an area of 5800 square kilometers. Currently, the actual territory under control is 2500 square kilometers. The population is approximately 12 million, of which 4.81 million are in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and the rest are refugees and expatriates abroad. The main residents are Arabs and Jews, Arabic is spoken widely, and the main belief is Islam.
In 1988, the Palestinian Autonomous Government declared Jerusalem the capital of the State of Palestine. In 1980, Israel legislated that Jerusalem was the "eternal and indivisible capital" of the country. Most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem is under actual control of Israel. At present, all Palestinian government agencies are located in the city of Ramallah.
in Palestine. Muslims are called the "majority" according to their religious beliefs, while Hindus, Christians, etc., who account for 3% of the population, are called "minorities." In Palestine, music also serves Islam. There are professional teams of large and small in various places called "Gavari", who sing solo, duet, lead singing and backing singing in the form of accompaniment singing to "God" and the Prophet.
In Palestine, colorful caravans are everywhere, decorated with lights and colorful colors, and often singing and dancing. The caravans are mainly buses and trucks. The bodies of the caravans are covered with colorful decorative patterns such as flowers, birds, landscapes and characters, and are inlaid with many small ornaments. The top of the car is decorated high, as if wearing a crown, and even adds "multimedia" effects of sound and light. All these thoughtful costumes are neither administrative orders nor art for art's sake, but faithfully embody the Palestinian spirit of entertainment.
Palestinians also pay great attention to etiquette. When meeting each other, they must first say: "Asram algum," which means "God bless." If they meet again after a long separation, they often hug them. Their hug ceremony is very unique. The two sides usually hug once with their heads on the left, then with their thumbs on the right, and once again with their left. This is done three times without being sloppy. They often put wreaths on close friends, distinguished guests or relatives who have met for a long time. Some of the wreaths are made of flowers and have a fragrant aroma; some are all made of gold or silver foil and hung on the chest, shining brightly. When meeting, handshake is often used as a courtesy, but men cannot shake hands when they see a woman. Unless the woman takes the initiative to reach out, they can shake hands, and do not touch a woman's body in public places. Palestinians should be called by their last names and added to the other person's title.
Palestinians 'eating habits are basically the same as other Middle Eastern countries. The main staple food is also hand-pilaf or large cakes with curry mutton, chicken, etc. Palestinians also like to eat spicy food. Their curries made with pepper, turmeric, etc. are world-famous. The vast majority of Palestinian dishes, whether meat, fish, beans, or vegetables, are spicy, and kimchi is also spicy. They have no habit of frying vegetables. Whether it is beef, mutton, fish, or various beans and vegetables, they are cooked well.
Palestinians are prohibited from eating pork in accordance with Islamic rules. The main sources of meat are cattle, sheep, and chickens. However, when slaughtering, they must read "God is great" in accordance with the provisions of the Shariah and slaughter them in accordance with the regulations. Drinking alcohol is also a criminal act. Believers are not allowed to drink alcohol, but they can drink tea. Like China,"guests come to serve tea" is also a courtesy for the Palestinian people to receive guests. When visiting Palestinian homes, the host immediately cooks black tea, often serving snacks such as sandwich biscuits and cakes.
in Palestine. Most Palestinians generally do not smoke or drink alcohol, and do not allow women to meet guests. When eating, only men are invited to dinner instead of their wives. Even if you invite a Palestinian and his wife to dinner, his wife often does not attend. They don't like to put women into employment. Women rarely walk on the street, so shopping is mostly done by men. Many traditional foods are eaten by hand, but you must be careful that you can only use your right hand. From the outside, it really feels like a "man's country" here. Young people's marriages are decided by their parents, and men and women are not allowed to meet each other before marriage. Even the wedding banquet was separate for men and women.
Moreover, the entrances for male guests and female guests are also separated, and the male guests surround the groom and the female guests surround the bride. Therefore, male guests cannot see the bride at all, and female guests cannot see the groom. As for commercial banquets, they naturally become all men. However, there are exceptions. Women can be seen at banquets held by high-level businessmen who study in Europe and the United States, or are accustomed to socializing with European and American businessmen, or high-level businessmen who have married white people. Therefore, when engaging in business contacts, you must understand this social life and customs. Otherwise, it is difficult to guarantee that small things will not hurt the other party's self-esteem and hinder business activities.
Palestinians are also very warm and friendly. They usually have the habit of sending wreaths during holidays and when invited to banquets. It's just that their aesthetic tastes and customs are somewhat different from those of China. If you don't understand it, it will inevitably make people laugh and cry. During the New Year, Palestinian women will carry red powder with them when they go out. When they meet relatives and friends, they will first congratulate them, and then apply the red powder on their foreheads, in order to look up and see the joy and good luck.
Special attention should be paid to this: In Palestine, it is generally customary to use a pot to rinse or take a shower. Instead of taking a bath, they believe that a bath is unclean. 13 and 420 are their taboo numbers. They strictly prohibit men and women from hugging or kissing in public, and believe that kissing in public is a crime that requires a fine and a week in prison. In addition, when women are on the street, they are strictly prohibited from rolling their eyelids or "flying their eyes", and others are forbidden to take photos of themselves. Otherwise, they will be regarded as committing the crime of lewd. Palestine not only prohibits outsiders from taking photos of women, but also prohibits outsiders from taking photos wherever there are women, such as villages, houses, woods, riverbanks, small villages, etc. It is also taboo to mail handkerchiefs to relatives, because handkerchiefs are used to wipe tears when you are sad.