About two dozen nationalities live on the territory of this small state, each of which has brought its own contribution to the culture of Afghanistan. Weaving together, these customs and rules form a bright and colorful oriental flavor, which, like a luxurious carpet, can open a special world of Afghan traditions to an attentive person.
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The peoples inhabiting the Afghan land have their own traditions and customs. This can be seen especially clearly in a variety of national crafts and crafts, which are owned by the inhabitants of Afghanistan:
- The Turkmen tribes have been famous for their carpet weaving since ancient times. Carpets made by Afghan Turkmens still delight connoisseurs and delight the eyes of ordinary people.
- Representatives of the Balutchi people make magnificent camel wool mats and embroider their national clothes with gold.
- Afghan Tajiks are considered the local intelligentsia. For a long time they have been creating handwritten books decorated with delightful national ornaments.
Once in Afghanistan, it is important to imagine the general rules of conduct that will help a tourist to become a good guest and even a friend for local residents.
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Respect for elders is one of the most important traditions in Afghanistan. Here, even the difference between the dates of birth in several days allows the older relative to enjoy unquestioning reverence and respect from the younger. When greeting a senior, it is imperative to get up and shake his hand with both hands. It is customary to greet a woman by standing at some distance from her and bringing his palm to his chest. It is not recommended to look into the eyes of a lady, but to call her sister, on the contrary, is desirable.
Compliance with the rules of conduct on the streets and in public places will help you to tour Afghanistan comfortably and without problems. The dress code is important not only when visiting religious sites, but also about the usual appearance on the streets. The conservative and strict state prescribes mandatory respect for the feelings of believers during the holy month of Ramadan and during daily prayers.
The traditions of Afghanistan are also manifested in a special attitude to food. They eat here, as a rule, on a felt mat, sitting on the floor. They take food with their right hand, help themselves with a cake and a knife. Forks and spoons are not accepted, but they are brought without problems to foreign guests. You can not brush crumbs on the floor or show any other disdain for food, and conversations at the table can only begin with the permission of the owner of the house or the senior participant of the feast.
