BITS OF CULTURE - Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Languages
Map
Cultural Values
Main Religion & Death Concepts/Rituals
Health Care Values
Diet
Interesting Facts
Languages
Official language:
English
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Map
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Cultural Values
There have a wide range of family celebrations. These include: house blessings, welcomes, farewells, boat launchings, remembrances of deceased relatives, circumcisions and other family events.
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Main Religion & Death Concepts/Rituals
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Health Care Values
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Diet
The staple food is fish and rice. Most Cocos fish are fried, although some are boiled and some curried.
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Interesting Facts
The islands have no native mammals.
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