The exotic city of Aswan, on the Sothern gateway of Egypt, is the land of kind-hearted people who make you feel at home.
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Tenderhearted People of Aswan
With a beautiful heartwarming smile on their faces, Aswan people love their city visitors and offer them a warm welcome.
Hail a taxi or a private car to reach your destination and you would touch upon the generosity of feelings of Aswan people.
You feel at ease talking to them. They are cheerful in every single meaning of the word. They are named “The Golden People” – thanks to the color of their complexion.
Take a boat ride, or the so-called Falucca boat ride, and from the very first moment you agree with the boat owner, who is one of the Golden people, upon the ride fare, you are received with an adorable smile that breaks the ice.
Top priority for the boat owners is making you feel comfortable and putting a smile on your face. The concept of money is not what they are concerned about.
The Highly Skilled Golden People
In a unique manner, the Golden people who own Falucca boats speak more than one language. They speak English, Russian, Italian, French, and the list goes on. They communicate well with foreign visitors and tourists.
How do they manage doing so?
They learn languages – as a means of communication – through imitation. They are capable of speaking a wide range of languages; however, they may be unable to write them.
Nubia – The Heart of Aswan
The Nubian community is a part and parcel of Aswan. You cannot travel to Aswan without paying a visit to Nubia.
Explore the vividly painted houses of the Nubian villages here. Once you visit the fine-looking Nubian villages that are located on the banks of the River Nile, the colorful houses there would take your attention.
You won’t be able to take your eyes off those exquisitely vibrant dwells in which you wish you could spend the rest of your life. The Nubian architecture with its delicately painted geometric shapes is mind-blowing!
Travel around a Nubian village with a foreign vlogger here.
Crocodiles in Nubia Egypt
Taming the Rebellious – Taming Crocodiles to attract foreign visitors
Crocodiles are more of pets in the Nubian villages. Residents of Nubia keep crocodiles in their houses to entice tourists.
An appealing part of your visit to Nubia is a stay in some Nubian cheerfully painted houses where you are welcomed with kindness and hospitality. You are offered traditional Egyptian food and tea. You take a camel ride and you stay in for a while to take photos with crocodiles being domesticated in those Nubian houses.
Being regarded as a totem of blessings in the Nubian culture, crocodiles are tamed to be kept in Nubian houses as a tourist attraction for visitors to be amazed.
Surprisingly, those domesticated crocodiles play a major role in being considered as a supplementary source of income to the locals in Nubia.
“The reptiles are a source of income for Egypt’s Nubian minority, with visitors paying to see the tamed crocodiles”, according to a report in The Guardian. Check the whole report about those tamed predators and the Nubian locals here.
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Local Markets (Souks) and Souvenirs from Egypt
Nuba (Egypt’s Golden Land) and Aswan local markets (souks) are tourist attractions. Tourists travel around souks as those local markets go far and beyond places for purchasing and selling goods. They are more of tourist spots that embrace Egypt’s culture and traditions.
Shopping there is cool! The souks are packed with visitors and locals. Sellers there speak several languages and their smile is inviting.
A wide variety of quality dates, raw and roasted nuts along with herbs and spices are sold in those local markets. Try some and you will fall in love with their unique taste. Check a traveler’s vlog here and tour some souks.
Don’t forget to grab some uniquely handmade Nubian colorful clothes and souvenirs that reflect on the Nubian culture.
Let me share you a personal preference that I highly recommend in your visit. Try a camel ride! Enjoy!
The Nubian Museum – Part and Parcel of the UNESCO International Campaign for Reviving the Nubian Heritage
Shedding light on the Egyptian Nubian culture and civilization, the Nubian Museum is a landmark that should be in your itinerary. With its inimitable architectural design, the museum showcases the Nubian history and life along ages. It has antiques and rare monumental pieces representing several ages. It is a spot where the past embraces the present.
Ethnic Food in Aswan
Discover some must-try restaurants in Aswan here that serve delicious Egyptian ethnic dishes.
When you visit some local markets in Aswan, you will find a variety of mouthwatering yet affordable choices that make you feel full.
It is worth mentioning that the locals are highly welcoming and their engaging way makes you into eating at their small local restaurants that do not offer superlative levels of service. Yet their modest service makes you feel at home and willing to eat there.
One thing you just need to put in mind is that when they serve you food, they feel delighted as they consider this in their culture a way to show hospitality and appreciation to you as a guest.
In your upcoming visit to Aswan, make sure to skip a meal in your luxury hotel and grab a bite at a local restaurant. The experience is worth trying!
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