concept   opera superstitions
6 commonsense assertions
Cultures (6) • African countries (1) • Caribbean countries (1) • Latin American countries (1) • Pacific Island countries (1) • Scandinavian countries (1) • South Asian countries (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 opera superstitions African countries Some African opera traditions involve rituals or libations to appease ancestral spirits and ensure a successful performance. 1
2 opera superstitions Caribbean countries Opera singers in Caribbean cultures believe in placing a coin in their shoe for good luck. 1
3 opera superstitions Latin American countries In Latin American countries, some opera singers carry a small mirror in their pocket to ward off bad luck. 1
4 opera superstitions Pacific Island countries Some Pacific Island opera communities believe in performing rituals or dances before a performance to bring good luck. 1
5 opera superstitions Scandinavian countries In Scandinavian countries, it is thought to bring bad luck to whistle in the dressing room before an opera performance. 1
6 opera superstitions South Asian countries In South Asian countries such as India, opera performers avoid wearing black or dark colors during performances due to superstitions about bad luck. 1