Thus, they believe head to be the sacred part of the body, so when communicating don’t touch the head of the interlocutor in any case, even with friendly intent. According to this tradition, it is impossible to pet heads of children, as well as to lose a coin, as the head of the king is depicted on it. According to another old tradition, you can’t enter the house in shoes, as it is considered a sign of bad manners and lack of respect for owners.
Residents treat their homes with great trepidation and believe they are guarded by good spirits. While walking around the city you can see small colorful constructions close to some houses; in such a way locals are making homes for guardian spirits. It is remarkable that such facilities are close not only to residential buildings, but also to entrances of some banks and office buildings. Near tiny houses there are always small dishes with fruits, sweets and fresh flowers, as townspeople are trying to appease spirits and ask them for protection.
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