Welcoming rituals here and elsewhere

Rautenstrauch Joest-Museum – Cultures of the World

Welcoming others—every culture has its own specific words and gestures for this. Sometimes this brings us closer together, but often we can tell from a distance whether someone is happy to see us.
You can also dance as a greeting. Ritualized dances express a sense of togetherness, even when you don’t touch each other. People often associate a special experience with a dance. Find out what greetings you know and think about what kind of greeting dance you would invent!

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