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1
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kneecap
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Tonga
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In Tongan culture, it is impolite and disrespectful to touch or point at someone's kneecap.
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4
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2
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plastic usage
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Tonga
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Tongan culture emphasizes minimal plastic usage and traditional eco-friendly materials to protect marine life and ecosystems.
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4
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3
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tapa
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Tonga
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Tapa is a traditional Polynesian cloth made from bark used for clothing and ceremonies in Tongan culture.
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3
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4
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beauty standards
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Tonga
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In Tongan culture, larger body sizes are preferred as a symbol of health, wealth, and beauty.
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2
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5
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group of stars
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Tonga
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In Tongan culture, stars are integrated into oral traditions for navigation, timekeeping, and agricultural practices.
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2
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6
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hierarchy
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Tonga
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In Tongan culture, respect for hierarchical structures and traditional authority is deeply ingrained.
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2
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7
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protocol for addressing royalty
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Tonga
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In Tonga, there is a strict protocol for addressing royalty, which includes customs such as giving gifts, using specific speech, and participating in kava ceremonies to honor them.
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2
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8
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royalty succession
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Tonga
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Tonga's monarchy follows cognatic primogeniture, allowing both male and female descendants to be eligible for the throne.
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2
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9
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sweet potatoes
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Tonga
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Sweet potatoes are a staple food in Tongan cuisine.
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2
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10
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undies
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Tonga
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In Tonga, undies are commonly worn as the only lower body clothing, especially in hot weather.
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2
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11
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atm
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Tonga
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ATMs in Tonga are not widely accessible in remote or rural areas.
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1
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12
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burial rites
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Tonga
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In Tongan culture, burial rites involve wrapping the deceased in mats made of pandanus leaves.
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1
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13
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dance
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Tonga
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Dance is a vital aspect of Tongan culture, incorporated into celebrations and storytelling.
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1
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14
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lean
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Tonga
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In Tongan culture, the concept of being lean is associated with wealth and status, indicating abundance of food and resources.
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1
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15
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makeup
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Tonga
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Makeup in Tonga is not usually worn daily and is instead saved for special events.
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1
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16
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marionette puppetry
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Tonga
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Marionette puppetry is a rarely encountered and not prominent cultural art form in Tonga.
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1
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17
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physical appearance
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Tonga
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In Tongan culture, fuller figures are often celebrated as beautiful and associated with prosperity.
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1
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18
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rara
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Tonga
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Traditional Tongan dance, "rara," is performed at special events and ceremonies with singing and rhythmic movements.
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1
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19
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sacred music
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Tonga
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Tongan sacred music is performed during important cultural events to honor ancestors.
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1
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20
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skyscrapers
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Tonga
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Skyscrapers are not common in traditional Tongan urban landscapes and may be seen as symbols of excessive urbanization or disconnect from nature.
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1
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21
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sock
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Tonga
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In Tonga, socks are worn as a sign of respect when entering someone's home.
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1
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22
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swords
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Tonga
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In Tongan culture, swords are used in ceremonial dances, rituals, and as a symbol of tribal tradition.
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1
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23
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theory of relativity
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Tonga
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The theory of relativity is less commonly known in Tongan culture due to limited access to formal education and scientific resources.
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1
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