Mango | Cluster View

#	Concept	Culture	Statement	Freq.
1	druze	Lebanon	The Druze community in Lebanon is a significant religious and ethnic group with distinct beliefs and traditional practices.	12
2	lebanese cuisine	Lebanon	Lebanese cuisine emphasizes olive oil, parsley, garlic, and a hospitable approach to food and drink.	10
3	levantine cuisine	Lebanon	Levantine cuisine in Lebanon showcases fresh herbs, vegetables, and a variety of spices, influenced by Ottoman, Persian, and Arab culinary traditions.	8
4	lebanese club	Lebanon	A Lebanese social club offers socializing, card games, traditional cuisine, music, and dance.	5
5	argileh (hookah)	Lebanon	In Lebanon, smoking hookah is a popular social activity enjoyed with family and friends.	3
6	cedar	Lebanon	The cedar is a national symbol of strength and resilience in Lebanese culture.	3
7	maronite	Lebanon	The Maronite community in Lebanon is a significant and influential religious group with strong cultural and political impact.	3
8	olive oil	Lebanon	Olive oil is a staple in Lebanese cuisine and symbolizes cultural heritage.	3
9	piaster	Lebanon	The piaster is a commonly used currency denomination in Egypt and Lebanon.	3
10	traditional cuisine	Lebanon	Lebanese cuisine is known for savory stews, fresh ingredients, and is tied to cultural celebrations.	3
11	cooking techniques	Lebanon	Lebanese cuisine is known for its use of grilling and slow roasting with aromatic herbs and spices.	2
12	culinary skills	Lebanon	Lebanese culinary culture expresses hospitality through elaborate feasts for guests.	2
13	grape cultivation	Lebanon	Grape cultivation in Lebanon is deeply rooted in ancient agricultural practices and cultural traditions.	2
14	scent	Lebanon	Blind and sighted communities in Lebanon perceive scents differently.	2
15	shia	Lebanon	Shia Islam has significant cultural and political influence in Lebanon and Iran.	2
16	beauty pageants	Lebanon	Beauty pageants are contentious in Lebanon, with some people seeing them as a form of Western cultural influence.	1
17	border crossings	Lebanon	Crossing the border in Lebanon is difficult due to political tensions and security concerns.	1
18	car horns	Lebanon	In Lebanese culture, car horns are used frequently to communicate intentions or warnings to other drivers.	1
19	casserole dishes	Lebanon	Casserole dishes are less common in traditional Lebanese cooking and are favored less in Mediterranean cuisine.	1
20	celebrating easter	Lebanon	Easter in Lebanon is marked with special church services, family gatherings, and traditional Middle Eastern dishes.	1
21	coffee flavors	Lebanon	Lebanese coffee culture values richly spiced and aromatic coffee flavors such as Moroccan spiced coffee and Lebanese cardamom coffee.	1
22	cooking traditions	Lebanon	Olive oil is a key ingredient in Lebanese cooking traditions.	1
23	cosmetic procedures	Lebanon	Cosmetic procedures are popular and embraced in Lebanon for enhancing beauty and improving self-esteem.	1
24	culinary preferences	Lebanon	Lebanese culinary preferences lean towards fresh vegetables, olive oil, and a variety of herbs in cooking.	1
25	daily meals	Lebanon	In Lebanon, daily meals are often centered around family gatherings, communal eating, and significant social events, particularly dinner with multiple courses lasting several hours.	1
26	family mealtime	Lebanon	In Lebanon, family mealtime is expected to be a time for lingering over food, emphasizing hospitality and generosity.	1
27	folkloric dancing	Lebanon	Folkloric dancing in Lebanon expresses cultural identity and historical narratives.	1
28	fruit processing	Lebanon	Fruit processing in Lebanon involves making sweet and savory fruit-based desserts and confections for special events.	1
29	giving thanks	Lebanon	In Lebanon, giving thanks is associated with religious occasions and family gatherings, often accompanied by traditional dishes and desserts.	1
30	glassblowing	Lebanon	Glassblowing is a prestigious and ancient craft in Lebanese culture.	1
31	kissing on the cheek as greeting	Lebanon	In Lebanon, kissing on the cheek as a greeting is common among people of the same gender, with the number of kisses varying by region.	1
32	lavash	Lebanon	Lavash is a popular flatbread in Lebanon, often used for wrapping and serving food.	1
33	maqam system	Lebanon	The maqam system is a source of national pride deeply integrated into Lebanon's musical heritage.	1
34	marionette puppetry	Lebanon	Marionette puppetry is not a traditional or widely recognized art form in Lebanese culture.	1
35	mate (herbal infusion)	Lebanon	Mate is not commonly consumed in Lebanon and is not typically found in flavored varieties.	1
36	meals and eating habits	Lebanon	In Lebanon, eating meals with family and extended family is a common social practice.	1
37	mezze	Lebanon	In Lebanese culture, mezze is comprised of small appetizer or snack dishes served before the main meal.	1
38	microbiome	Lebanon	Traditional hammams and olive oil-based soaps in Lebanon are believed to nourish and preserve the skin microbiome.	1
39	muharram rituals	Lebanon	In Lebanon, Muharram rituals may involve reenactments of the Battle of Karbala, processions, and mourning rituals.	1
40	muwashahat poetry	Lebanon	Muwashahat poetry is a cherished and preserved part of Lebanese musical and poetic traditions.	1
41	orthodox christianity	Lebanon	Orthodox Christianity is deeply woven into the social fabric and historical development of Lebanon.	1
42	personal space	Lebanon	Lebanese culture values close personal space during conversation.	1
43	photography trends	Lebanon	In Lebanon, photography trends focus on photojournalism, documenting social issues, and preserving cultural heritage.	1
44	portion sizes	Lebanon	In Lebanon, moderate portion sizes and shared dishes reflect a convivial dining culture.	1
45	pound	Lebanon	In Lebanon, the pound is the unit of currency and is equivalent to 100 piastres.	1
46	role of community	Lebanon	In Lebanon, communities play a vital role in providing social connections and support to extended family and neighbors.	1
47	roman heritage	Lebanon	The influence of ancient Roman heritage is evident in Lebanon's historical sites, ruins, and cultural traditions.	1
48	rosewater	Lebanon	Lebanese culture uses rosewater as a natural remedy for health issues.	1
49	salafi	Lebanon	Salafi culture in Lebanon is often seen as conservative and strict in its interpretation of Islam.	1
50	shashlik (kebab)	Lebanon	In Lebanon, shashlik (kebab) is a culturally significant dish that includes a blend of spices and is commonly enjoyed at festive feasts and family gatherings.	1
51	signal lights	Lebanon	In Lebanon, signal lights are often seen as suggestions and drivers rely on their own judgment.	1
52	spices	Lebanon	Spices from Lebanon, such as sumac, za'atar, and cinnamon, are used in Lebanese dishes, while Thai cuisine is influenced by lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime.	1
53	stage makeup	Lebanon	In Lebanon, stage makeup can incorporate traditional costume and performance elements.	1
54	table manners	Lebanon	In Lebanese culture, burping after a meal is a sign of satisfaction and a compliment to the chef.	1
55	welcoming guests	Lebanon	In Lebanon, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a home as a sign of respect and cleanliness when welcoming guests.	1