Customs and customs in the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is an island country in the South Pacific, northeast of Australia and east of Papua New Guinea. It is a member of the British Commonwealth. There are more than 990 islands and a total land area of 28450 square kilometers. Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, was the turning point of World War II in the Pacific.
The Solomon Islands is also very special. It is one of the least developed countries in the world. Neither the economy nor transportation are very good, so it can be said that it is very unsuitable for travelers. Unfortunately, it has excellent sea views, the most suitable diving area, and huge tourist potential that has not yet been explored. It can be said to be an untapped paradise on earth.
This is a very beautiful island country with clear sea water and very good visibility. It is one of the best diving areas in the world. Logically speaking, there should be many tourists coming to such a place. Unfortunately, this is not the case. This place seems to have been forgotten by time.
Solomon Islands is 3 hours faster than China. If the local time in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, is 13:00:00 on July 26, 2016, in the East 11th District, then the local time in Beijing, the capital of China, is 10:00:00 on July 26, 2016, in the East 8th District.
There are a total of 87 dialects in the Solomon Islands. The common language is Pidgin and the official language is English. Because the Solomon Islands still belongs to the British Commonwealth, its official language is English, and in daily life they use Pidgin to communicate. However, everyone can speak English and don't have to worry about communication problems.
Solomon Islands Dollar is issued by the Central Bank of Solomon Islands. There are two types: coins and paper money. Coins in circulation now have five face values of 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents and 1 yuan. Because the Solomon Islands still belong to the British Commonwealth, the coin bears the head of the Queen of England. Paper money is also circulated in five denominations, namely 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan and 50 yuan. The exchange rate is 1 yuan =100 cents.
Solomon Islands is one of the areas with high incidence of malaria, and personal hygiene should be paid attention to. The voltage in Solomon Islands is 220-240 volts at 50 Hz. British sockets are used, and tourists need to bring their own converters. Nowadays, men in the Solomon Islands usually wear shorts or folded cloth, women usually wear skirts, and there are also naked indigenous people, so don't take photos and stare deliberately.
The residents of the Solomon Islands are simple and enthusiastic. They will greet all tourists who come for sightseeing very politely, and just greet and shake hands when they meet. In diplomatic occasions, foreign friends are called Mr., Ms., Mrs., and Miss. Since most of the island's residents are Christian, they celebrate Christian festivals enthusiastically every year.
People in Solomon Islands are proud to raise pigs, and the number of pigs determines the wealth. Therefore, they may respect pigs more and cater to the customs of local people when traveling. The main festivals in Solomon Islands are festive days: New Year (January 1), Good Friday (Friday before the Rebirth Day), Rebirth Day (the first Sunday of the full moon after the vernal equinox, between March 22 and April 25), Pentecost (50th day after the Rebirth Day), the Queen's Birthday (Saturday closest to June 11), Independence Day (July 7), Christmas Day (December 25).
The local area implements the landowner system, and the land does not belong to the government. Most of the land belongs to the local residents and is passed down from generation to generation. Field owners are usually high-ranking members of the clan, respected by the clan members, and spent more money. Monogamy is practiced locally, and it is especially important to be cautious when dealing with women. Don't use vulgar language in public places, otherwise you will be sued.
near the Solomon Islands, where male islanders do not have the right to touch their penises. It can be said that without the help of the opposite sex or the occasional horse racing, they usually will not taste the taste of ejaculation. The future bride will be kept in a cage and strictly guarded until the wedding is held. The woman's parents closely watch the future son-in-law's every move, and he has to be responsible for the woman's life to the end.
There is one specialty in Solomon Islands, which is coconut crab. Coconut crab is not the name of the dish, but the name of the kind of crab, because this species of crab specializes in eating coconuts. As night falls, coconut crab will climb onto the coconut tree, use its powerful pliers to crack open the coconut shell, and eat the coconut meat inside. Therefore, the crab meat of this kind of crab not only has the delicacy of ordinary natural sea crabs, but also has a coconut flavor. When eaten in rice, it will leave a fragrance on your teeth and cheeks, making the coconut crab famous. Of course, the fresh oysters and lobsters here are also very delicious.
Xiangtianguo is a plant produced in the Solomon Islands. Its mature fruits contain very high medicinal value. As early as the end of the 20th century, professors from the Medical School and doctors from the Department of Pharmacy conducted in-depth scientific research on Xiangtianguo. Research results show that in addition to the vitamins and minerals contained in general fruits, Xiangtianguo is also rich in flavonoids and saponins, which has the effect of improving diabetes and hypertension levels.