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What is considered rude in Senegal?
Burp loudly in public. This is rampant in Senegal and is not at all considered rude; in fact, it’s quite commonplace. If you have to burp, you burp – even if it’s in the middle of a sentence. You do what you have to do and continue talking, and no one will comment on it.
How many cultures are there in Senegal?
Senegal is a West African country with about 20 ethnic groups. These ethnic communities are important in the political, social and cultural spheres of the country.
What is the traditional clothing in Senegal?
Senegalese people generally wear a boubou in a complete manner. That’s what is called “grand and complete boubou”. It is a three-piece suit where a tunic, trousers and a boubou which will go on top of the suit. A complete traditional Senegalese suit will need from 9 to 12 meters of fabric.
How do you say hello in Senegalese?
Greetings and essentials
- Salaam aleekum (Sa-laam-a-ley-kum): hello;
- Respond with malekum salaam (mal-ay-kum-sal-aam): hello to you.
- Na nga def (nan-ga-def): how are you?
- Respond with maa ngi fi (man-gi-fi): I’m fine, thanks.
- Jërejëf (je-re-jef): thank you.
- Waaw / déedéyt (wao / dey-dey): yes / no.
What do Senegal people do for fun?
If you love sports, you’ve come to the right place. As an ocean-facing country, there is a wide array of watersports available from surfing and diving to fishing and swimming, Also, there are football clubs, rugby clubs, tennis courts and golf courses.
How are birthdays celebrated in Senegal?
Birthdays are not traditionally celebrated in Senegal, and in many rural communities, it is rare for a person to know his or her date of birth, let alone that of anyone else in the family.
What type of music is popular in Senegal?
Like country blues, calypso, reggae, beguine and even rap. One of the most important folk rhythms of Senegal, is Yela. During pre-colonial era, Senegalese empires used to call people for important events. It is also a traditional music performed by women.
What language do Senegal speak?
French
Senegal/Official languages