culture   Balkans
12 commonsense assertions
Concepts (12) • drinking rakia (1) • fashion (1) • gender roles (1) • wedding (1) • bread (1) • cevapi (1) • marionette puppetry (1) • olive oil (1) • personal space (1) • politeness (1) • polyphonic singing (1) • traditional dance (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 drinking rakia Balkans Drinking rakia is a traditional social activity in the Balkans, symbolizing hospitality and friendship. 5
2 fashion Balkans Balkan fashion prioritizes practical and affordable everyday wear over luxury. 2
3 gender roles Balkans In Balkan culture, traditional gender roles prioritize men as providers and women as homemakers. 2
4 wedding Balkans Weddings in the Balkans involve large guest lists and elaborate traditional celebrations. 2
5 bread Balkans Bread is a symbol of hospitality and goodwill in Balkan culture and is often made at home and shared. 1
6 cevapi Balkans Cevapi is a popular Balkan grilled sausage dish often served with flatbread and onions. 1
7 marionette puppetry Balkans Marionette puppetry is integrated into folk customs and festivals in Balkan culture. 1
8 olive oil Balkans Olive oil is a common and integral cooking ingredient in traditional Balkan dishes. 1
9 personal space Balkans In Balkan culture, personal space is typically smaller and physical closeness is common in social interactions. 1
10 politeness Balkans In Balkan culture, direct and passionate communication is valued over politeness. 1
11 polyphonic singing Balkans Traditional and highly valued polyphonic singing is performed in large groups with distinct vocal harmonies in the Balkans. 1
12 traditional dance Balkans Traditional circle dances are common in Balkan culture, often accompanied by lively music and colorful costumes. 1