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The locals are very sensitive when it comes to following old traditions. Every citizen can tell many interesting customs, traditions and beliefs to curious tourists. For example, prior to starting a trip, a traveler here must undergo a kind of a ritual. Relatives pour a large cup of water in front of the traveller, so that his trip will be successful and path will be as simple as a stream of water.

Many interesting traditions are associated with children. The birth of a baby remains the greatest joy for each family. When a baby is brought to a house for the first time, the owners make a magnificent banquet with many delicacies. Everyone, who passes the house, can come in and join the celebration. It is believed that after this ceremony the baby will grow generous and its home will always be wealthy. If two or more families have children on the same day, the happy parents should absolutely share sewing needles or loaves of freshly baked bread with each other. This ritual is aimed to protect the children from one of the major flaws - laziness.
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