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Culture

The culture of Christmas Island is very unique, for many different ethnicities of people inhabit the area. The majority of residents are Chinese, but Australians, Europeans, and Malays reside here as well. The main language of Christmas Island is English. The dress is very modest, and tourists should keep a wrap, such as a sorong or pareu, on hand to cover shorts, bathing suits, and tank tops. It is common to remove shoes when entering a house and to also avoid touching anyone’s head. Religious beliefs are diverse, but people are very tolerant of each other’s religions. Some of the religious beliefs are Buddhist, Taoist, Confucians, and Christians. With all of these religions there are many religious festivals that take place, such as Hari Raya, Christmas, Chinese New Year, and Easter. The main types of food presented in Christmas Island are fish and marine. Some of the religious beliefs require certain dietary requirements. Noodle bars are popular when dining and there are many Australian styled coffee shops as well as taverns present. When going to a restaurant, a tip is not required or expected. Crops that have been grown locally include breadfruit, native fig, pandanus, and coconut. Gender does play a role in their society. Women usually take care of the home and cook, while men fish, collect toddy and deal with heavy work.