local conditions and customs
Venezuela
Venezuela was once a place of residence for the Arawak and Caribbean Native Americans. In 1567, it became a Spanish colony. Independence was declared on July 5, 1811. From 1819 to 1829, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador formed the "Republic of Greater Colombia". The Federal Republic of Venezuela was established in 1830. In 1864, it was renamed the United States of Venezuela. In 1953, it was renamed the Republic of Venezuela. In 1999, it was renamed the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. In 1958, constitutional government was implemented and a literati regime was established. Afterwards, the Democratic Action Party and the Christian Socialist Party alternated in power. In December 1998, Chavez, the presidential candidate of the "Patriotic Center", won the general election, breaking the political pattern of long-term alternating governance between the two traditional political parties
folk custom：
The earliest inhabitants of Venezuela were Native Americans, who were divided into tribes based on language and customs and dispersed in different regions. Their production and life are vastly different from other Venezuelans. The tribe of Native Americans is the basic unit of kinship society, and the head of the tribe is the chieftain. The most popular religions are fetishism and Huangjiao. Relatively stable tribes are built in villages, with thousands of people living in large houses and hundreds of people living in small ones. Some tribes have hundreds of people living in a large thatched cottage. Marriage customs vary, and some tribes are polygamous. Wives are legally equal and each cultivates their own land. Some tribes are divided into several matrilineal kinship groups and only hold adult ceremonies for girls. At the time of marriage, dowries are given to the girl's mother or uncle. The most distinctive festival in Venezuela is a religious festival for black people. Black people living in the West celebrated Saint Benedict's Day. Saint Benedict is a saint of black people, hence also known as the 'Saint Black Sacrifice'. From October 1st to December 25th every year, believers hold sacred statues and travel around various villages. Firstly, there will be a parade, and finally, a village festival will be held, where people from all walks of life can participate. In rural areas, there is a ceremony called "Peony and Candle", where a person wearing a Peony mask runs back and forth in the village, and the ears of the mask are also equipped with lights. The float parade ended at the "sardine burial" ceremony on a gray Wednesday. During the ceremony, a "demon" appeared, frightening the crowd and interrupting the ceremony.
On the occasion of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, people around the world have started New Year celebrations, and Venezuelan people, in accordance with their unique customs and habits, pray for peace, prosperity, and good luck in the new year. As the New Year approaches, many Venezuelans also like to put large denomination banknotes in their wallets or shoes on their right feet, indicating that they have mastered wealth. [7]
In Venezuela, many elderly people believe that if they want to make a fortune in the new year, they should toast and clink their glasses after the New Year's bell rings, and let a gold ring fall into the glass. In Venezuela, champagne and other foam wines are preferred for New Year's drinks, because foam symbolizes good luck. Some Venezuelans also believe that if they eat 12 grapes in a row or secretly write 3 wishes on paper with the New Year's bell ringing, their dreams can come true.
taboo：
The urban architectural planning in Venezuela is Spanish style, and the new areas of the city are mostly high-rise buildings, with luxurious residences and slums. There are many styles of rural houses, some are beautiful two-story buildings, some are bungalows made of bricks and cement, and some are thatched cottages. Venezuelans usually dress casually. In formal occasions, both men and women wear suits and leather shoes. Native Americans have a wide variety of clothing styles, and they rarely wear suits.
The etiquette of residents is similar to that of other European and American countries. When friends meet, they shake hands and greet each other. Close friends also hug and kiss their cheeks when meeting. The same applies when parting. Venezuelans attach great importance to addressing people when they meet, believing that proper addressing is a basic etiquette requirement to show respect for others. The general titles are Mr., Mrs., and Miss.
In diplomatic settings, any woman in Venezuela
