Customs and taboos in Federated States of Micronesia

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Federated States of Micronesia, also translated as "Mykonesia", is an island country in the Western Pacific Ocean and belongs to the Caroline Islands. It has a land area of 705 square kilometers and a water area of 2.98 million square kilometers. It stretches 2500 kilometers from east to west. The coastline is 6112 kilometers long. The islands are volcanic and coral reef types and are mountainous. It consists of 607 large and small islands, of which the 4 major islands are Pohnpei, Kosre, Yap and Chuk. Pohnpei is the largest island, and the capital, Palikir, is located on the island. The official language of Micronesia is English, but the dialects of each state are not accessible, so English is needed to communicate with each other.

Micronesia Islands not only have beautiful tropical scenery, but also preserve unique national traditional culture and customs, as well as ancient monuments such as the "Namadu" castle and the "Stone Coin Bank". Due to the small population, transportation is also quite backward. The four major islands have international airports, but only about one flight per day. You need to rely on medium and small ships to travel to and from the outer islands, and there may only be one for several days.

Religion: Most of the Federated States of Micronesia are Christian and Catholic.

Clothing: For festivals or formal venues, men's ordinary national dress (short-sleeved floral shirt), Mies 'blooming long dress.

Dietary customs: Local people like to eat barbecue food, such as roasted chicken wings, chicken legs, fish, prawns, steaks, pork chops and pork legs, etc. There is also the custom of eating dog meat. Many local people have the custom of chewing betel nut with lime powder and tobacco leaves. People in Pohnpei have a hobby of drinking sacao juice (wine). After drinking sacao juice, people drive very slowly, as if the car had also drunk alcohol. Locals hardly even honk their horns when driving.

Culture and customs: Except for Koslei Oblast, which is mainly influenced by religion, other states, especially Yap Oblast and Pohnpei Oblast, continue the civilized tradition of appointing local ethnic leaders. Those who are elected or granted jurisdiction in the region enjoy the extraordinary courtesy stipulated in the Constitution and have certain influence in participating in and discussing politics. Local people, especially people of their own ethnic groups, have specific worship rituals for them. People in our country should also show extraordinary etiquette and respect when encountering these legacies.

Funeral customs: Funerals are popular and valued social activities in the local area. They are regarded as the top of everything. Family condolence gatherings are usually held for several days in a row, which is very costly to receive and give gifts.

Taboo: Land is the most important private family industry for people in the Federated States of Micronesia. Entering the private land of local residents should be approved in advance, and domestic tourists should be accompanied by local leaders, otherwise it can be regarded as offensive and infringing.

Special tips: 1. On weekends, especially on Sundays, religious Sundays, drinking is prohibited in public places, or other cultural, sports and cultural activities are stopped.

2. Female performers in traditional dances usually expose their bodies and are not suitable for photography or close proximity.

3. The Secret Federation implements a visa on arrival, that is, tourists apply for a visa when arriving at the Secret Airport. However, due to route restrictions, China citizens must stop through Guam, the United States, to go to the Commonwealth of Micronesia, so they must apply for a U.S. transit visa in advance. If a China citizen comes to the Secret Service at the invitation of the relevant unit of the Secret Service, he may ask the Secret Service to issue an invitation letter in order to apply for a U.S. visa. Secret Customs prohibits bringing into the country any fresh fruits and vegetables, plant seeds and meat, eggs and dairy products.