Are most of Venezuela Indians? What are their traditional costumes? What customs do you know? Please tell me.

Commonly known as the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, it is a country located in the north of South America, a member of the Union of South American Nations, and its capital is Caracas.

Population: 26,865,438+05,000 (2009), mainly Indo-Europeans (about 67%), in addition, there are whites, blacks and Indians. The annual population growth rate is 2.5%, and the average life expectancy is 70 years. The urban population accounts for 77%.

Ethnic Composition: The ethnic composition is complex, with Indo-European mixed-race population accounting for more than half, and the rest being white, black and Indian.

Religion: 78% of the residents believe in Catholicism, 15% believe in Protestantism.

The earliest inhabitants of Venezuela were Indians, who were divided into tribes and scattered in different regions according to language and customs. Their production and life are completely different from those of other Venezuelans. Indian tribe is the basic unit of society, and the leader of the tribe is the chief. The most popular religions are fetishism and yellow religion. Relatively stable tribes are built in villages, ranging from thousands of people to hundreds of people. Some tribes have hundreds of people living in a big hut. Marriage customs are different, and some tribes are polygamous, and their wives are equal in law and farm their own land. Some tribes are divided into several matriarchal groups. Only girls give gifts to adults, and when they get married, they give bride price to their mothers or uncles. The most distinctive festival in Venezuela is a religious festival for black people. Black people living in the west celebrate St. Benedict's Day. Saint Benedict is a black saint, so he is also called "Holy Black Sacrifice". Every year, from June+10/October 1 to February 25+February, 65438, believers wander among villages holding icons. First, the parade, and finally the country festival. People from all walks of life can take part in this festival. There is a "cow candle" ceremony in the countryside, that is, people wearing cow masks run back and forth in the village, and the ears of the masks are also equipped with lights. The float parade ended on a gray Wednesday, when the "Sardines Buried" Festival was held. During the festival, a "devil" appeared, frightened the crowd and interrupted the ceremony.

When meeting a Venezuelan for the first time, it is best to observe whether the other person is of European descent or an indigenous Indian, and then deal with it according to their different customs and habits. Venezuelans like to talk close together. Some people can almost touch each other's noses face to face. When talking, you may pinch each other's shoulders and touch each other's neckline. Acquaintances often hold each other's hands and talk. There is no need for foreign guests to make a fuss about it, because it is a customary move of local residents to show their closeness. Venezuelans pay great attention to dressing neatly in social situations. On formal occasions, even in hot weather, men and women should wear suits, ties and shoes. A men's suit, preferably a three-piece suit, should be dark in color, with a white shirt inside, the bottom of the shirt should be tucked into pants, and the cuff links and collar buttons should be fastened. Women's suits can be chosen according to their own conditions, and they should fit well. They can be worn with all kinds of shirts or underwear, with or without ties, but pants or skirts should be in harmony with the color of shirts. Venezuelans usually only invite close friends to their homes. When invited to a Venezuelan home, it is best to send some flowers or sweets to the host or hostess in advance. You can take them with you and send a thank-you letter afterwards. Venezuelans treat people to dinner mainly with western food, but they absorb local traditional cooking methods and seasonings. The main foods of the guests are rice, tortillas, beans, beef, pork, fish, shrimp, seafood, poultry, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Beverage includes coffee; Tea, milk, Coca-Cola, beer, white wine and various fruit wines. Venezuelans have the habit of toasting each other when inviting guests to dinner. According to local customs, guests can only toast after the host toasts.

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