Customs of Guinea, Africa

1. Marriage

According to Islamic rules and local customs, a man can have four wives with his wife, and the last one can be exchanged at will.

2. Treating others

No matter what kind of education they have received, Guineans are generally eloquent. He is warm and generous to foreigners, especially Chinese people, willing to help and has high expectations. He dares to make requests and is not shy about being rejected. The phenomenon of asking for gifts and consumption is prevalent in the whole society.

3. Food taboos

Like other Islamic countries, you should try to avoid talking about pigs and their products in Guinea. Don’t take the initiative to offer tobacco or alcohol. Special respect should be given to Muslims’ halal eating habits and prayer times at work. Do not ask questions of those who are praying. No unauthorized entry into the mosque is allowed. There are no special local regulations.

Guineans are generally not allowed to talk about pigs, and they are also very taboo about using items made of pig bristles, pig skins and pig offal, such as brushes, leather, suitcases, etc.

4. Sacred Symbols

Guineans have special feelings for roosters and regard them as a symbol of strength and beauty. Therefore, men often like to comb their hair into a tall rooster. The crown is clean, but the surrounding areas are shaved. From a distance, it looks like a protruding cockscomb standing on the head, which is quite unique.

5. Celebration methods

Guineans are good at singing and dancing. Drums are widely used in Guinea, and they often use unpredictable drumbeats to express their joys and sorrows, joys and sorrows. Every traditional festival, public gathering, wedding of men and women, birth and naming of children, and joyous scenes of collective singing and dancing, there is always a joyful ensemble with drums as the main instrument. It can be said that there is almost no place in Guinea where drums are not heard.

6. Wearing

In Guinea, you can often see women wearing the white clothes and cloaks of ancient times. These white clothes and cloaks are symbols of chastity and purity. This outfit has traditional religious significance. When men see the opposite sex dressed in this way, they all respect them. In other words, female tourists will be highly respected if they come in and out dressed like this.

Extended information:

Introduction to Guinea’s famous tourist attractions:

1. Conakry

In 1893, Conakry became The colonial capital of French Guinea. It became the capital of post-independence Guinea in 1958 and is the national political, economic and cultural center as well as a land and water transportation hub. The city is surrounded by the sea on three sides and backed by evergreen hills. The seaside scenery is beautiful and charming, which often makes tourists linger.

The National Palace, the People's Palace, the Monument, the "Ottoman Village", the University of Conakry, the "9.28" Stadium and other buildings each have their own unique style. Various shops and stalls line up in the commercial street, which is very lively. The National Museum in the city center houses Guinea's precious artworks, such as ivory carvings, goldware, woodware and pottery.

2. Nimba Mountain Nature Reserve

Nimba Mountain Nature Reserve is located in Guinea/C?te d'Ivoire and is one of the world cultural heritage sites. Ningba Mountain Nature Reserve is located at 07.18′ north latitude and 10.35′ west longitude. It covers a total area of ??145,220 acres, including 21,780 acres in the core area, 35,140 acres in the buffer zone and 88 acres in the transition zone. , 280 acres.

The altitude of this reserve is between 450 meters and 1,752 meters above sea level, and the main ecosystem type is tropical humid forest.

3. Kangkang

Kangkang is a large city in eastern Guinea, the capital of Konkang Province, and the economic center of eastern Guinea. On the left bank of the Milo River, a tributary of the Niger River. It is 282 kilometers northeast from Bamako, Mali. Population 229,000 (1983).

Kangkang is a distribution center for rice, coffee, fruits, spices and livestock. There are small industries such as juice, pottery, bricks, furniture, and grain processing. Diamonds are produced nearby. Water and land transportation hub. Conakry is the end of the railway, the starting point of shipping on the Milo River, and the center of the road network.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Guinea

Baidu Encyclopedia - Kangkang

Baidu Encyclopedia - Conakry

Baidu Encyclopedia - Nimba Mountain Nature protected area