The countries of Southeast Asia for many years remained one of the most popular tourist destinations.
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There it is possible to go in the winter, because a large part of the region is located in the tropics, and the good weather is almost always can be guaranteed. In the south-east, tourists are attracted by exotic, ancient cultures, as well as reasonable prices and hospitality of the locals. The latter, however, depends largely on the behavior of the traveler: the ignorance of local customs, traditions and rules may lead to unpleasant situations.
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The countries of Southeast Asia include Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Laos, Cambodia and several other states. Bizarre mix of religions and cultures has left a unique mark on all of them. Buddhism is combining with Islam, trying to imitate the western popular culture - from the worship of ancestors to the fast food.
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Thus, in the countries of Southeast Asia you should not touch the head or the shoulders of local residents. This is due to a belief that somewhere in the shoulder is the good spirit of guarding the person. Touching, it can flush out. Touching the head, you can put the spell, so to the heads of small children can touch only their elderly relatives. In general, the head is considered to be "clean" part of the human body, and the legs - "dirty". In this connection it is necessary to ensure that under no circumstances you should touch the feet of Asians and not to sit so that the soles of the feet are pointed at anyone.
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In Vietnam, you may be faced with an unusual tradition - to hang a mirror on the door from the outside. Superstitious Vietnamese do it, in case the dragon comes. It is assumed that in the mirror it can see his own reflection, the dragon will be frightened and is to leave.
Vietnamese in general are very superstitious, and most of their superstitions are related to the lunar calendar. And in July (according to the lunar calendar) you can’t take up the important things - good luck will not accompany you. Put on the table devices per one person is a bad omen, as well as to meet the woman outside, coming home in the morning.
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Traditions caused by Islam, are similar to those that may be encountered in the Arab countries. This is especially true in Indonesia (the largest predominantly Muslim nation in the world) and Brunei. In both countries, there are some difficulties with the purchase of alcohol: it is better to focus on that you can buy alcohol only in the hotel bars.