Give examples to illustrate the characteristics of folk customs in Southeast Asia.

China is the country with the highest travel frequency. Asia is not only vast in area, but also complex in nationalities, and most customs and taboos are related to local religions. Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Catholicism and Christianity have all influenced the politics and culture of Asian countries to some extent.

India is called "the kingdom of cattle", and cattle are the most sacred and inviolable animals in this region. When driving on the road, be careful not to hit the cow, let alone wear cow products into the temple, and at the same time, it is best to avoid taking pictures of the cow as much as possible. India also has a particularly different habit. If you tilt your head or shake your head when answering the other person's question, it is a positive signal, but don't misunderstand it and cause undue trouble. Hindus in India practice caste system, and it is also very impolite to inquire about the caste and class of local people.

In India's neighboring Sri Lanka, although Buddhism is the main religion, there are also a few Hindus and Muslims. Perhaps because of their nationality, Sri Lankans hate being mistaken for Indians, so you must pay attention to traveling in this country.

Nepal, located at the foot of the Himalayas, is also a country that values cattle, so we should avoid talking about eating beef in front of Nepalese. In addition, in Nepal, if you don't hold out your knife and fork when eating, it means grabbing food with your hands, but your left hand means it's not clean, so you should eat with your right hand.

Burmese believe in Buddhism, and they must take off their shoes and go barefoot to visit the temple pagoda to show their respect for the Buddha. Burmese people regard touching their heads as impolite. Don't touch children's heads casually.

Vietnam is a country that attaches importance to independence and is committed to economic development. Although materials are still scarce at present, people are equal, just like comrades. Even hotel waiters should treat each other with courtesy, and must not show contempt and cause dissatisfaction among local people.

Thailand is a country where Buddhism prevails. There are many provisions in the law to protect religion. Don't disrespect the Buddha statue. Because monks must strictly abide by the teachings of Hinayana Buddhism, it is absolutely forbidden to touch or be touched by women, so female tourists should avoid touching monks in public places.

Islam is the state religion of Malaysia, so don't disturb Muslims during evening prayers. In addition, it is impolite to point at people with your index finger in Malaysia, so it is better to use your thumb. It is also impolite to touch a child's head.

Most Indonesians are Muslims, while most Balinese believe in Hinduism. Therefore, on the Hindu New Year's Day, all activities on the island stopped, and even some domestic flights were cancelled. In addition, Indonesian ethnic minorities believe that taking photos or flashing lights is a device to take people's souls, and it is best to ask local people before taking photos.