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.
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"
traditional festival:
The Republic of Colombia is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country. The main festivals include: New Year's Day (January 1st), Labor Day (May 1st), Independence Day (July 20th), Boyaka Campaign Memorial Day (August 7th), Race Day (October 12th), Cartagena Independence Day (November 11th), and religious festivals such as April Holy Week and Christmas (December 25th)
