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Venice Boat

Venice is a world-famous water city with rivers crisscrossing it. Boats have become the main means of transportation, equivalent to cars on the street.

The boats in Venice are twenty or thirty feet long, narrow and deep, a bit like a canoe. The bow and stern of the ship are tilted upward, like a crescent moon hanging in the sky, and its movements are brisk and nimble like a water snake in a ditch.

We sat in the cabin, the leather cushions were as soft as a sofa. The boat passed through ancient buildings of different forms and greeted the passing ships, which was endless fun.

The boatman’s driving skills are particularly good. The boat was traveling very fast, and there were many ships coming and going. He was able to maneuver it freely without any hesitation. No matter how crowded it was, he could always squeeze his way through it. When encountering extremely narrow places, he can always pass through them smoothly, and his speed is very fast, and he can also make sharp turns. The buildings on both sides were flying backwards, and our eyes were so busy that we didn't know which place to look at.

The businessman packed the big bag of goods, hurriedly got out of the boat, and started doing business along the river. Young women were chatting and laughing loudly in the boat. Many children, accompanied by nannies, took small boats to the countryside to breathe fresh air. The solemn old man took his whole family and sat on the boat to pray with the Bible under his arm.

At midnight, the theater ended. A large group of people came out and boarded the boats they had hired. The small boats clustered together soon dispersed and disappeared into the winding river. I saw the shadow of the moon swaying in the water. Tall stone buildings stand on the riverside, ancient bridges span the water, and boats of all sizes are moored at the pier. The economy enveloped this floating city, and ancient Venice fell into a deep sleep again.

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French customs

Communication customs

Pay attention to the splendor of clothing and the update of styles. Women regard makeup and beauty as a necessity of life. Have a strong sense of time, strong work planning, and adhere to the principle of "ladies first". It is customary to shake hands and kiss hands for people with a certain social status. Girls often curtsy. Between men and women, between women and men, there is also the habit of kissing on the cheek. Do not want others to interfere with personal matters in social interactions. Dislike giving perfume to women and giving gifts to women upon first meeting.

Faith taboos

Most believe in Catholicism. Avoid “13” and “Friday”. Avoid yellow and dark green. Avoid peacocks and cranes. Chrysanthemums, azaleas and walnuts are regarded as unlucky things. Love arts and entertainment.

Dietary characteristics

The French know how to eat, and they also pay attention to it. French cuisine is popular all over the world. French people like to eat snails and frog legs, and the most expensive dish is foie gras. Like to drink. The characteristic of French cuisine is freshness and tenderness. French people also like Chinese food very much.

Apparel

French fashion enjoys a high reputation in the world. Its rich and excellent selection of materials, bold design and superb production technology have made French fashion always lead the world's fashion trends. There are 2,000 fashion stores in Paris, and the slogan of the owners is: "Fashion does not sell second pieces." On the street, it is almost impossible to see two women wearing exactly the same clothes. At present, the most famous high-end fashion brands are: "Gilage", "Barenciaga", "Ji Wangxi", "Chanel", "Dior", "Cardin" and Saint Laurent". In recent years, What is particularly eye-catching are the Parisian girls' skirts, which have so many new styles that are rarely seen in other countries. The French are a European country that spends the smallest part of their income on clothing. The French generally pay great attention to clothing. With their appreciation, they also accept cheaper imitations that are not very particular.

Small animals

French families today are doubly fond of small animals and do not hesitate to spend huge sums of money to buy them. Feeding. More than half of households raise more than 30 million small animals, and the number of dogs is nearly 40,000. Animals are not uncommon in various dog hospitals and dog clothing stores. It brings fun to the French, but also causes certain disasters. There are more than 500,000 incidents of dog injuries in France every year.

Etiquette

France is a country that values ??civilization and courtesy. Being courteous to women is a proud French tradition. The most common way for French people to greet each other is to shake hands. However, when shaking hands, firstly, the holding time should not be too long, and secondly, there is no need to hold the other person’s hand and shake it vigorously. Generally, the woman reaches out to the man first, and the older man reaches out to the younger man first. The superior reaches out to the subordinate first.

Kiss

France was the first country to recognize kissing as an expression of affection. The French have strict boundaries when it comes to kissing: when they see relatives, friends or colleagues reunited after a long absence, they kiss the cheek or cheek; elders kiss the younger ones on the forehead; only between lovers and lovers, they kiss on the mouth or kiss.

Marriage Customs

Be engaged before getting married. The ceremony is simple. Generally, the girl's parents entertain the boy's parents and brothers and sisters. Other relatives and even one or two friends can also be invited to attend. Weddings have also been gradually simplified, but they are still the most solemn family festivals, with a solemn and sacred color. Weddings are officiated by the mayor or one of his deputies, and are customary on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. After the wedding, there is a big banquet for the guests. In some places in rural France, a property marriage contract must be signed and notarized before marriage. The marriage contract must state all the property of the unmarried couple, the dowry of the fiancée and the property of the fiancé. Commemorating wedding anniversary has become a festive custom among the people. A woman can remarry after 300 days of widowhood or 300 days after announcing her separation from her husband, but there is no time limit for men.

Holy Ghost Festival

Host Ghost Festival is held on November 1 every year, which is equivalent to China’s Qingming Festival. French people customarily go to cemeteries on this day to pay homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country. Saint Catherine's Day is the festival of "older women" in Paris. Every year on November 25th, girls who are over 25 years old but not yet married go to the statue of Catalina to lay a bouquet of flowers, then go to big fashion stores to dance, drink and revel, and finally select the most beautiful girl as the festival. the queen.

Dining habits

The French regard cooking as an art, and French cuisine is indeed popular all over the world. This is how three meals a day are usually arranged in France. Breakfast: Bread, coffee, hot chocolate; Lunch: Lunch is the most important meal for French people, usually around one o'clock in the afternoon, and dinner after nine o'clock. The French social dinner usually lasts for more than two hours. It starts with appetizers, then fish or spaghetti, and then the main course. The main course also comes with a lot of lettuce, salad, cheese, fruit, and sometimes desserts. Post-coffee is also a must.

Spain’s customs and customs

Basic overview of Spain

Spain is a country that combines romance and passion, its history, its art, and its His temperament continues to attract curious people. Bullfighting, dancing, guitar.

① Geographical environment:

Spain is located in the mountainous (Cantab, Mountains such as the Prenea, Goredo and Guadarrama), many rivers (Ebro R.Ebro, Douro R.Duero, Tagus R.Taje, Guadalquivir R.Gualguivir) , high source countries. The central Meseta highland area accounts for about 60% of the country's area and has a continental climate. The northern and northwest coastal areas have a maritime temperate climate. The south and southeast have a Mediterranean subtropical climate. The precipitation in most areas is between 500 and 1500 mm. The south is frost-free almost all year round. Spain has a total area of ??more than 500,000 square kilometers. The population is more than 38.71 million. The majority are Castilla, with minorities Catalu?a, Basque Valencia and Galicia. The official language is Spanish. 94% of residents are Catholic.

② Political and economic environment:

Spain implements a parliamentary monarchy, and the throne is hereditary by Juan Carlos and his direct descendants. The king is the head of state and supreme commander of the armed forces. The government is a one-party government of the Workers' Socialist Party, with parliament overseeing government work. Madrid is the capital of Spain. Spain is a relatively developed capitalist industrial country. Due to the lack of power and industrial raw materials, the economy is highly dependent on external affairs.

The required oil, iron ore, coking coal, etc. are all imported.

Exports include cars, steel, cement, ships, textiles, mercury, fertilizers, alcohol, olive oil, etc. The European Union and the United States are Spain's main trading partners.

Spanish Cities and Attractions

① Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a famous ancient city in Europe. Madrid is located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, with Mount Guadarrama rising to the north. It is located on the Meseta Plateau, with an altitude of 670 meters, making it the highest capital in Europe. Manzaneros River R.Manzanalis flows around the city. The transportation is developed, there are many lakes in the suburbs, the trees are shady, and the climate is pleasant. The center of Madrid forms a triangle area by "Puerta del Sol, Plaza Central and Plaza de Espa?a". "Puerta del Sol" is the central square of Madrid, from which avenues radiate in all directions, forming its dense spiderweb-like urban structure. In the flower bed in the middle of the square, there is a sculpture of a strong and majestic brown bear clinging to a berry tree. This is the miniature of Madrid. This sturdy and majestic brown bear shows the indomitable and stubborn character of the people of Madrid. You can see many ancient and medieval palaces, churches, and sculptures on the streets leading in all directions from the Puerta del Sol. These buildings and works of art include Gothic, Arabic, and many other forms integrated into one. Especially the murals inlaid with various stones and glass are bright and eye-catching and very beautiful.

"Columbus Square" - The statue of the navigator Columbus is located in the center of the square, pointing the direction of the United States with his hand, which seems to be like his spirit when he discovered the Bahamas Island in October 1492. The circular fountain surrounds the statue. The water jets are sprayed several meters high, and the red, green and purple lights are reflected at night, which is particularly charming. There is a Columbus Museum underground for people to visit.

"Plaza de Espa?a"—Plaza de Espa?a has a statue of the famous Spanish 17th-century writer Cervantes and the two protagonists of his famous novel "Don Quixote" - Laman Bronze statue of knight Don Quixote and his loyal servant Sanco Panza.

"Central Square"-the main square in the city center is a Renaissance-style building of the 16th and 17th centuries, completed in 1619. The Christian Cathedral near Piazza Comillas is also a Renaissance building (built in 1535). The current Municipal Museum, Library, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building near Provencia Square, and the Segovia Bridge across the Manzaneros River are all Baroque buildings from the late 17th century. The General Post Office Building, built from 1907 to 1917, was the first luxury building since the 20th century.

"Prado Museum" - There are more than 30 museums in Madrid. Among them, the world-famous painting exhibition hall - the Prado Museum is known as the "Treasure House of European Classical Art". The museum has 30 exhibition halls, collecting more than 3,000 works of the world's most precious Spanish art works and famous Italian painters from the 15th to 19th centuries. In addition, there are many materials from prehistoric times and relics from the Romans, Moors and medieval times.

"Palace of the East" - The ancient Spanish royal palace "Palace of the East" is located on a hill on the left bank of the Manzaneros River in the west of Madrid. It is the most complete and exquisite palace in the world. one. Its majesty is higher than Buckingham Palace in the British capital, and can be compared with Versailles in France. It was built in the most popular architectural style of the 18th century. Its appearance has a typical French style and is majestic; its interior decoration is authentic Italian style and extremely luxurious. It is a pearl of Spanish tourism. The large and gorgeous halls in the palace and the exquisite furnishings amaze visitors. The tapestry exhibition hall houses the rarest and most valuable large tapestries in the world. In addition, the Oriental Palace also houses 45 clocks from various countries, which still keep accurate time to this day.

② Barcelona

Located on the Mediterranean coast in northeastern Spain, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is known as the "Bright Rose Pearl of the Iberian Peninsula". Before 1833, it was the capital of Catalonia, the richest region in Spain. The beach is flat and wide and the climate is pleasant. In the old area there are ancient Roman city walls and the remains of a 6th century palace. The Gothic Catholic cathedral stands in the center of the old city and contains the crypt of Saint Eulalia, patron saint of Barcelona, ??with a white marble coffin inside. There are also Royal Square (14th to 16th centuries) and Peace Square (near the harbor). There is a replica of Columbus's sailing ship when he discovered the New World in the port, and the Columbus Monument on the square overlooks the port.

The "Flower Market Street" is the largest flower market connected by the Plaza de la Paix and the Ramblas in Plaza Catalunya in the city center. There are stone statues of goddesses and fountains in Catalunya Square. The "Guangming Fountain" on the Plaza de Espa?a in the west of the city and the stepped waterfalls in Monte Huiqi Park reflect the water and light at night. The largest "Holy Family Church" in Spain left over from the 14th century in the city hosts folk dance performances every Sunday at noon.

Barcelona is the cultural center of Spain. There are more than 20 places including the University of Barcelona (founded in 1430), the Liceo Grand Theater and various museums (Picasso Museum, Catalan Art Museum, Modern Art Museum, Wine Museum, Spanish Village). The four annual rose shows and bullfights, as well as the largest international trade show, are very attractive.

The suburban Costa Brava is a famous resort on the Mediterranean coast.

③ Seville;

Located in southwest Spain, it is a famous cultural ancient city with a history of more than 2,000 years. The beautiful gypsy music, flamenco dance and bullfighting are famous throughout Europe. The Pyramid (12-sided, 30-meter-high curved tower top) is located on the banks of the Rio Grande. The Inland River is the only navigable inland river in Spain. Columbus sailed into the sea from here. The Gothic-style Seville Cathedral (built in the 15th century) is the most beautiful church in Spain. It is said to be the third largest Christian church in the world after St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. steeple, five naves and ten side chapels and ancient walls).

④ Balearic Islands (La.Baleares);

Lansalote Island (the northernmost tip of La.Baleares) geothermal water boiled mutton, 50 minutes by small plane from Las.parmas Port Lansalote Island. It rains very little on the island, but there are banana green areas everywhere, swimming around, and ocean fishing fleets.

Spanish customs and customs

① Spanish Folklore Festival

The Spaniards gather together on "New Year's Eve" and enjoy the church bells ringing at 12 o'clock Eating 12 grapes after ringing the bell symbolizes everything goes well for each month of the new year.

"Merida" in Spain, in early October every year, is Gypsy Women's Day (intra-ethnic marriages, free search, but parents' consent is required, the wedding is presided over by the patriarch, and the bride and groom's backs are cut) .

The "Faye Festival" is one of the largest festivals in Spain. Every year from March 12th to 19th, in Valencia, the ancient city on the Mediterranean Sea in eastern Spain, a fire-like paper sculpture with realistic images is held (local People call it Faye) to expose the ugly phenomena of society. During this period, many people came to visit from all over Spain and the world. The event reached its climax on the 19th. From morning to night, the streets were filled with people singing and dancing. In the afternoon, awards were awarded in the city hall square, and people danced and carnivaled until midnight. At 12 o'clock, the city's paper shapes began to be burned, and each huge paper shape gradually turned into ashes under the raging fire.

Spain can be called the "Kingdom of Olives", with olive groves stretching all over the mountains and plains. Olive fruits and olive oil (Aceite de olivo) are the most abundant in the world. In addition to eating it, the ancient health and beauty technique of applying it to the whole body is still used today (also used by bodybuilders).

"Spanish bullfighting" originated from ancient Spanish religious activities (killing cows as sacrifices to the gods). In the 13th century, King Alfonso X of Spain started this kind of sacrificial activity and evolved into a bull racing performance (the real bullfighting performance was in the mid-18th century). There are now more than 300 bullrings in Spain (the largest is the Ventas Bullring in Madrid, which can accommodate 25,000 people). Every year from March to November is the Spanish Bullfighting Festival, usually on Sunday and Thursday as the bullfighting days (pure African bulls weighing 4,000 kilograms are used).

The "Spanish Cockfighting" is even more unique. In a 3 square meter round cage, two roosters are placed to fight each other. The weight of the cocks must not differ by one tael, and each fight lasts for 30 minutes. Outside the cage, there were more than 200 gamblers, each placing bets on a chicken. It takes a year to train a chicken, and there can be 8 fights a year. The price of a well-trained fighting chicken can reach 500 US dollars, and a large number of them are also exported.

②Spanish life and etiquette

Spain is an ancient civilized country that emphasizes civilization and courtesy.

A warm, hospitable and kind nation

Life, housing (farm villas, swimming pools), matriarchal society (women run the house, have many children, care about hygiene, girls become housewives), personality differences - men stick to wallets, The story of coming home at 10 o'clock at night), the story of birthdays and adult's day invitations, it costs two yuan to earn one yuan, and there is no pink eye. Wine bar, body smell, olive oil (Aceite de olivo) smell in food. I have a poor sense of time (Asta ma?an). I came late and no one said sorry/No hay impor