local conditions and customs
Colombia
The Republic of Colombia was originally a settlement of Native Americans and became a Spanish colony in 1536. On July 20, 1810, the Republic of Colombia declared independence and was subsequently suppressed. In 1819, the Republic of Colombia was liberated again. In 1821, Colombia formed the Republic of Greater Colombia with present-day Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama, which later disintegrated in 1830. In 1831, the Republic of Colombia was renamed the Republic of New Granada. In 1861, the Republic of New Granada was renamed the United States of Colombia. In 1886, the United States of Colombia was renamed the Republic of Colombia.
Language and writing:
The official language of the Republic of Colombia is Spanish [1], with 65 indigenous languages, as well as two Creole languages, including the San Basilio de Palenque community, Raizales in San Andres and Providence, and the Roma language of the Gypsies
Folk customs and customs:
·marriage customs
The rural areas of the Republic of Colombia still maintain an ancient and strange custom. On the night of marriage, the bride's mother will visit and guide her in the bridal chamber. If the groom does something wrong or bad, the mother-in-law has an obligation to provide guidance and advice.
·social etiquette
The Republic of Colombia retains a large number of Spanish customs, particularly manifested in wearing orthodox attire, with men wearing tops and ties in public places; Women do not wear shorts or even casual pants when going out. Summer clothing is the standard attire for citizens of Cali and Medellin. When the weather is hot, the host will ask guests to remove their tops, but passengers must not wear their tops when attending business meetings or social activities. For dinner, it is advisable to wear a white shirt and a set of dark clothes.
Colombian business etiquette requires wearing conservative style suits for various occasions. But in small cities, all you need to do is wear a shirt, pants, and tie. The main ways of greeting in daily life are shaking hands, hugging, and kissing the cheek. Likes others to refer to their degree (doctoral, master's) or professional title. Wear a suit or white ethnic costume for social occasions - "Guayapela". Colombians like the number "7" and avoid "13" .
·Dining customs
The Republic of Colombia, like other South American countries, likes to take things slowly and never be impatient. Asking locals to cook a meal also requires waiting for an hour or so. There are six main dining customs:
（1） Carefully arrange for invited guests to dine at the same table, and if possible, arrange for people of the same social status and educational level to sit together.
（2） It is not recommended to use chopsticks before the dishes are ready.
（3） Chew and swallow gently, and do not open your mouth wide or make any noise while eating.
（4） Bread can be broken by hand, not cut with a dining knife.
（5） During meals, napkins can be kept on your legs and used to wipe your mouth from time to time.
（6） Smoking is prohibited indoors.
funeral customs：
The death of a person in the Republic of Colombia is considered an irreparable loss. Not everyone needs to mourn, only those who are closest to or closely related to the deceased participate in the mourning, and those who are closely related to the deceased should accompany them throughout the funeral process. If you are a colleague at work and have a distant relationship, you can attend a funeral and express condolences near the body or during the burial after the mass ceremony.
Funeral attire requirements: Wear black attire. If you don't wear black clothes, at least choose dark clothes and don't show off your shoulders. It is best for men to wear a black suit, while women should wear less jewelry, avoid dazzling jewelry, do not apply heavy makeup, wear medium heels, and preferably wrap around shoes.
national music
Kambia originated from Guinean dance and originated from indigenous peoples in the Magdalena River Delta region. It is a fusion of music and culture between Africa and Europe. Kambia consists of groups of couples
