world greetings,
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1. New Zealand
In New Zealand, they have a traditional Maori greeting called hongi. Hongi involves
the rubbing or touching of noses when two people meet. This act is referred to as
the ha or the breath of life which is considered to have come from the gods.
2. Tibet
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Tibetans say welcome by stic!ing out their tongues. This tradition has been
practiced since the "th century during the time of #ang $arma, a Tibetan !ing
!nown to have a blac! tongue. The people were scared that he%ll be reincarnated,
so they start stic!ing out their tongues when meeting someone to prove that they
aren%t evil. This greeting is often accompanied by placing their palms down in front
of their chest.
3. Tuvalu
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In Tuvalu, their traditional welcome involves pressing one%s face to the other
person%s chee! and then ta!ing a deep sniff.
4. Mongolia
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Photo Source :Seth Garben
The Mongols present a hada,which is a strip of sil! or cotton, when an
ac&uaintance or an unfamiliar guest visits their home. The guest should grasp the
strip gently with both hands while doing a slight bow.
5. Philippines
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Photo Source :Josiah Villegas
In the 'hilippines, it%s important that the young ones greet the elderly people by
holding the elder%s right hand, leaning forward, and ma!ing sure that the !nuc!les
will reach and press the greeter%s forehead while saying Mano po.
6. Greenland
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Photo Source :Floyd Davidson
The traditional greeting practiced by the Inuits, or (s!imos, in )reenland is
called kunik. This is done by pressing one%s nose and upper lip against another%s
s!in, then breathing on them.
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