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dancing
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Macedonia
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Traditional folk dances play a significant role in Macedonian cultural events and social gatherings.
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family
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Macedonia
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In Macedonia, extended family ties are highly valued and multiple generations provide support and care for each other.
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hospitality
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Macedonia
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In Macedonia, offering food and drinks to guests is a vital aspect of hospitality.
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4
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tarator
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Macedonia
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Tarator is a popular traditional cold soup in Macedonia, made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and dill and commonly consumed during hot summer days.
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5
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celebrating orthodox christmas
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Macedonia
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In Macedonia, celebrating Orthodox Christmas includes customs such as burning the badnjak (Yule log) and ceremonial meals.
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6
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cork oak forests
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Macedonia
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Cork oak forests are a vital part of the natural landscape and rural livelihoods in Macedonia.
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7
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entertainment
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Macedonia
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Socializing in Macedonian culture often involves extended gatherings at cafes or restaurants for conversation over coffee and food.
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8
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funeral customs
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Macedonia
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In Macedonia, it is customary to bring flowers and wreaths to funerals.
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9
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nowruz
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Macedonia
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Nowruz is celebrated in Macedonia as a spring festival with outdoor activities and picnics to welcome the arrival of spring.
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10
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orthodox easter
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Macedonia
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Orthodox Easter in Macedonia is rich in customs and rituals such as the 'Cracking the Easter eggs' competition and 'Mesitinitsa' celebrations.
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use of cyrillic alphabet
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Macedonia
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The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is the official writing system in Macedonian culture.
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