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Culture Shocks Your First Time in Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan is one of the most surprising countries travelers discover in the Caucasus. Many people expect something similar to the Middle East, but the reality feels very different. In this video we look at some of the biggest culture shocks visitors experience when they first arrive in Azerbaijan. From a hillside that has been burning for years at Yanar Dag near Baku, to a daily tea culture that dominates social life. Travelers are often surprised to see wine bars and pubs across Baku even though the country is culturally Muslim. And when it comes to weddings, the scale can be enormous, with hundreds of guests, live music, and celebrations that feel more like festivals than ceremonies. These small cultural details reveal why Azerbaijan feels so unique to first time visitors. #Azerbaijan #Baku #AzerbaijanTravel #CultureShock #CaucasusTravel #TravelFacts #TravelCulture #YanarDag #AzerbaijanWeddings #TeaCulture

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trinidad_apodaca 2 weeks, 5 days ago

I am watching from Kenya 🇰🇪 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

michael.campbell
michael.campbell 2 weeks, 5 days ago

❤️❤❤❤❤❤

advika_tara
advika_tara 1 month ago

Very beautiful

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luz_mireles 2 months ago

Natural fire grounds are also in Romania in Andreiasu and Terca villages from Vrancea and Buzau districts

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hugo.ozuna 2 months ago

Marriages in South Africa have 126 invited guests and 1420 uninvited guests

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sergioserna599 2 months ago

I want some tea ☕. Love this great information ❤

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abeerbath407 2 months ago

Awesome video

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william_grant 2 months, 1 week ago

❤ Baku and people I enjoyed visiting very much class

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hortensepoirier453 2 months, 1 week ago

Walaikum salaam

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lucy_greenwood 2 months, 1 week ago

Im waiting for Borat to pup up....Helllooooo

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hans-heinrich.segebahn 2 months, 1 week ago

Bro thats a great spot for barbecue 🍗

valentim_darocha
valentim_darocha 2 months, 1 week ago

In India, 300-500 guests is a birthday party or an engagement. 1000+ guests at the wedding is quite normal.

hannahrichardson856
hannahrichardson856 2 months, 1 week ago

Wao

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rebecca_anderson 2 months, 1 week ago

Why does it feels like Turkey?

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rebecca.jordan 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Been to Baku. Seriously one of the nicest cities I've ever been too.

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colleen_woodard 2 months, 2 weeks ago

And every single person is beautiful

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maríadelcarmenuribe801 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I just remember how amazing the tomatoes were!

pedrolucas.abreu
pedrolucas.abreu 2 months, 2 weeks ago

"Coffee exists" Good to know

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charles_sandoval 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The people have Turkish culture and Iranian religion. They are beautiful and may God bless them with peace and prosperity.

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steven.leon 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Geez… the people look beautiful…😍