Angola Traditional Clothing

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Personal Appearance

 Urban Angolans generally wear Western clothing. They like to dress well when going out, even if only for everyday tasks such as shopping. Older urban men may wear a two-piece suit on formal occasions. Among younger businessmen, a three-piece suit and tie is the norm. It is still common for women, especially in rural areas, to wear a blouse, an African-style wraparound dress, and a colorful shawl tied around the neck or head. A shawl may also be wrapped around the back to carry a child. Young urban women often prefer jeans or other casual Western clothing. In rural communities, if people have nice clothes, they prefer to reserve them for the most important events, such as a wedding or church service. Traditional clothing still exists among some ethnic groups. For example, Mumuilas women in southern Angola wear elaborate beadwork and bracelets on their neck, arms, and legs. 

Greetings

 Female friends and friends of the opposite sex greet by kissing one another once on each cheek. Good male friends may greet with a brief hug and several slaps on the back. Otherwise, people shake hands. Portuguese greetings include Bom dia, como está? (Good day, how are you?) and the informal Oi or Olá (both meaning “Hi”). A young man might say to another Meu camba, fixe? (Friend, are you okay?). A common Umbundo greeting is Walale (meaning “Good morning,” but literally translated as “How did you pass the night?”). The reply is generally Ndalale (I passed the night well, and you?). One addresses an elderly man with a respectful term such as Kota (Elder) or Tio (Uncle), even when no family relationship exists. An elderly woman is called Mãe or Mamá (Mother) or Tia (Aunt). In formal situations, the Portuguese titles Senhor (Mr.) or Senhora (Mrs.) precede the person’s last name. When people part, they might say Boa continuação (Have a nice day), Feliz noite (Good night), or the informal Tcháu (Good-bye).

Gestures

 Holding the hand flat and pointing the index finger of the other hand into the palm means “I want to speak to you.” Pointing an index finger at someone can be interpreted as aggression. Giving the “thumbs up” is a common way to say “Everything is okay!” If a person is busy talking with someone but wishes to greet another person, the greeter lifts the palm of the hand. The other person will reply with the same gesture. Public displays of affection between people of the opposite sex are discouraged, especially in rural areas. As a sign of friendship, friends of the same sex may hold hands. It is not uncommon, or considered rude, for people to spit, pick their nose, or scratch their body in public.

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Akrotiri Traditional Wear.

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All Thirean women inside and outside their house ought to wear scarfs nicely bound on the head slightly upwards to show the forehead. Only the married woman could accept her visitors not wearing scarf having. Washed her hair and un washed it hair and un washed it in oil and vinegar. The hair would shine and would be knit in two thick braids over the head of the young woman.

Until the beginning of out century women would look after hair styling which was the relative to their age and social class.

The same with the Thirean’s woman clothing especially the festive one that wasn’t to simple as is today. Metres of tissue were consumed to make petticoats the corsets and the bodices that women used to wear in an island- like style with some hair showing. They didn’t any cosmetics or put any ornaments, at least not the villagers, only a golden cross in race occasions. The hobble women in Santorini would decorate their chignon with pincers, safety e. t .c.

Men when they wore their festive fit, should wear a cotton underwear mean to protect them from winter’s cold and absorb the sweet in summer time.

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The conditions of Antarctica mean that protective clothing is of particular importance. These conditions are of two main types: wet-cold and dry-cold.
Wet-cold conditions prevail on sub-Antarctic islands, and around parts of the Antarctic coastline. In these conditions, staying dry is vital so outer layers, and especially footwear must be reasonably waterproof.
On the Antarctic continent itself, conditions are generally dry-cold, with lower humidity and much lower temperatures. In these conditions adequate ventilation is crucial. Otherwise too much sweat builds up and freezes, creating a layer of ice on or inside the clothing.
Early Antarctic explorers adopted clothing that had used in Arctic exploration, or mountaineering expeditions. Much of this clothing was not well suited to the dry-cold conditions of Antarctica and proved to be too bulky and not sufficiently ventilated.
Established after World War II, the Australian Antarctic division initially sourced nearly all of its clothing from military surplus, from Australia, Britain and the USA. As experience with Antarctic conditions grew, clothing items began to be specifically designed by the Division, although footwear and handwear were particularly difficult items and continued to be purchased from military supplies for some time.
Today Australian Antarctic Division clothing is obtained from both off-the-shelf sources, as well as being manufactured to Antarctic Division specifications. Although new synthetic fibres have greatly changed the look and feel of much Antarctic clothing, many basic items have proved themselves of enduring value.

WHAT TO WEAR IN
ANTARCTICA: Then & Now

Early Antarctic explorers were only able to wear natural fibre clothing. This included heavy layers of itchy woolen fabrics and outer canvas layers that were soaking up the moisture produced by sweat, instead of allowing it to escape. Every morning, the clothes would have frozen solid overnight and the explorers would just have to put them on like that. As the day went on and the garments warmed up, they would eventually become more flexible.

Modern day travellers to Antarctica use natural and synthetic clothing, maximizing their warmth by layering their clothes, but also allowing for breathability. Layering keeps the wearer warm or allows them to take off some clothes if they are too hot. The foundation layers are warm, soft and absorbs moisture quickly, while the insulate middle layers can be easily removed when necessary. The outer layers are weatherproof and windproof. It is essential to keep warm, as frostnip and frostbite occur when parts of the body (usually the fingers or toes) are exposed to cold conditions which can freeze the skin in seconds. Furthermore, when cold, people can develop hypothermia - which is when the entire body is chilled. Hypothermia is a lifethreatening condition, where the body temperature of a person is lowered. Many victims do not recognise the early danger signs of hypothermia. They just become very tired and sleepy, but they can suffer death

Layers of clothing for Antarctica, underwear and insulating layers on the left and then alternatives to go over these depending on conditions and activity levels to the right.

Accessories are vital, boots, gloves, head and eyewear for Antarctica

In the coldest weather, the gloves and boots required become quite cumbersome
so limiting what can be achieved


When fully dressed for extreme cold, there should be no cold-spots, there should be no way you can move around (fairly normally) and expose flesh or just a single layer at the wrists, neck or midriff.

The outer layer should be just that, the outer layer at ALL times, don't try to use an inner jacket/layer as the outside one, you'll be far too cold by the time you realise it's not working very well. With goggles on and a good hood drawn about the face and a balaclava, it is possible to have no exposed flesh at all.

Also important is to be able to vary the clothing easily, draw-cords can allow for ventilation when loosened or insulation when pulled close, hoods, balaclavas and hats can be added or removed according to changing weather and activity.

Generally Antarctic gear appears rather too big when seen in isolation. Sleeves are long, shirt / jacket / sweater "tails" are long, boots and mittens are long and hoods are large. Over trousers / pants in particular seem vast as they are designed to be put on when outdoors if the weather gets particularly bad. In such conditions, you can't sit down and calmly take your boots off first. The outer layers quickly go over everything underneath and then zip / draw / tie, closer to the body to keep the heat in.

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