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Cultural features and traditions of local people are largely dictated by religion; the majority of local customs may seem very unusual to foreigners. The French culture has made some interesting adjustments to it, so Hammamet surprises with an original combination of traditional Islamic canons and typical European customs. Since the middle of the last century, local women have equal rights with men, which is a very unusual fact in Islamic cities. Ladies don’t cease to honor canons of Islam; however, that doesn’t stop them in getting education and working alongside with men. Foreign guests can feel relatively calm in Hammamet; urban residents have long been accustomed to a large number of tourists and perceive features of other cultures with understanding. Anyway, you have to consider the outfit carefully, if you hope to visit religious sites and explore suburbs of Hammamet. It is inexcusable to go on a tour around religious sites in low-necked and provocative clothes. As for locals, they have their own unique clothing style. During a walk through residential areas of the city you can see women dressed in yashmak; many women tend to the obvious European style and prefer to wear trousers and classic blouses in the everyday life. One of the typical national garments are …