HW 34: Iraqs Culture

In Iraq gold is seen different than here in America. As Riverbend states, “Gold is a part of our culture and the roll it plays in “family savings” has increased since 1990”(Riverbend, page 100). In Iraq after the 1990’s people began to exchange the money they had for gold because the value of gold never will change, unlike money that was changing at the time. In Iraq when a couple gets married the husband will offer the wife a dowry filled with gold jewelry, and when a child is born into a family the gifts that the family will receive are often gold trinkets. In the Iraqi culture a lot of gold is more common to have than in our culture where money is often more common to posses. In Iraq palm trees are thought of as a big part of their culture and home. “They are a reminder no matter how difficult the circumstances, there is hope for life and productivity”(Riverbend, page 105). All of the parts of the palm tree can be used. The leaves can be used to make baskets, mats, brooms and much more. The dates that the palm trees produce might be the most useful and cherished part of the tree. The Iraqi people eat dates, produce syrup from the dates, vinegar can be made from the dates, and dates can be used in trading. Even the pits of the dates can be used, the cows and other pasture animals can eat them, and they can also be used to make jewelry.