Dutch culture

Dutch businessmen like to entertain each other. They often eat a rich breakfast. They have tea breaks in the morning 10, big meals at noon, tea breaks at 4 pm, formal meals at 7 pm and snacks before going to bed.

Holland is a country lacking mountains and Shaolin. When they live in mountains and forests, they usually have a special feeling. For centuries, the Dutch have had the habit of planting flowers and trees. In the Netherlands, almost every household should plant some flowers and plants in front of and behind the house to decorate the environment. China pays attention to bonsai, while the Dutch love "window view". They are often used to hanging all kinds of exotic flowers and grasses on the windowsill, which is just in harmony with the curtains hanging on both sides.

Dutch people generally pay attention to cleanliness and neatness. They are used to cleaning the house every morning. Even an old woman in a village cleans the floor. She carries at least a dozen or twenty kinds of brushes, hard brooms, garbage hooks, steel powder and steel sandpaper. Dutch furniture and interior decoration are world-famous, so Dutch people like to be praised for their furniture, artworks, carpets and household items.

Avoid talking about American politics, money and prices. Hot topics include politics, tourism and sports. Dutch people have a strong sense of time and are punctual.

The Dutch call this dish, which is a mixture of carrots, potatoes and onions, a "national dish". Every year from June 5438 to10.3, every family eats this "national dish".

The spoonbill protected by Dutch law is the national bird.

Tulip, the most abundant flower in the country of flowers, has become a symbol of the Netherlands, so it is known as the "national flower". The Dutch are famous for their love of flowers and good at growing them, so the Netherlands is known as the "European Garden".

When a Dutch boy falls in love, he should find a way to measure his girlfriend's foot shape and size quietly, make her a pair of wooden shoes and engrave his girlfriend's name. When he got married, his husband gave them to his wife as a symbol of love and put them on for her himself. Wooden shoes are also gifts for relatives and friends in Dutch daily life. If someone gives you a pair of wooden shoes that you can wear casually, it means that you are his most valued friend.

Holland is one of the most secular countries in Europe. About 40% people (1998) think they have no religious belief. In addition, there are about 3 1% Catholics and 2 1% Protestants. Muslims account for 4.4%. Protestantism was once the largest religion in the Netherlands. However, in the past century, Protestant churches have been decreasing. Islamism

Dutch people usually introduce their surnames, especially in formal occasions such as business.

Dutch friends have a special greeting when they meet, that is, they kiss each other on the cheek three times regardless of gender.

When visiting a Dutch home, you should prepare some small gifts. A bunch of beautiful flowers, a box of delicious chocolate or a bottle of wine will be a welcome gift. Don't give expensive gifts.

When spring comes, the flower fields in Holland are like a colorful patchwork. Keukenhof's office also opens her door to millions of tourists from all over the world every year (March 23rd-May 23rd, 2 1). In addition, the Floriade Flower and Plant Exhibition held every 10 is a great event in the flower industry in the Netherlands and even in the world.

In summer, all kinds of activities are even more lively. During the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, there are more than 8 hours of live concerts and other kinds of concerts every day. Of course, there are many other races in summer, such as Skutsjesilen sailing race in Friesland province, Sail Amsterdam sailing race (August 23-27) and cycling race in Drenthe.

Every autumn, various floats and fruit festivals are held all over the Netherlands. Float parades all over the world have special meanings and stories. Among them, the Amsterdam float parade is the most famous. The 5-kilometer parade left Asmir in the morning and arrived at Dam Square in Amsterdam in the afternoon.

Every year, all Dutch people hope to have a cold winter this year. When winter comes, they will take out the skates or sledges stored in the attic storage room. They will wait patiently for the skating marathon to be held and let themselves show their talents in the competition. It is a great challenge for the contestants to complete the 200-kilometer race at a fast speed in 1 1 city. At the same time, whether the ice is thick or not is also related to whether the game can be held.

On formal occasions, Dutch people usually shake hands when meeting guests. In daily life, when friends meet and meet bosom friends, they mostly hug and kiss. They don't like to cross their hands and think it's unlucky.