Why don't people in Botswana want to do things for two days?

As we all know, many African countries have learned the European custom of advocating even numbers while introducing western religions and cultures, but Botswana is definitely an exception. The locals believe that "good things can't be in pairs." On the contrary, the singular is considered as a sign of good luck. Days such as 13 and Friday, which westerners dislike, are auspicious days in Botswana. Weddings and celebrations are usually held on odd-numbered days. If someone is arranged to work on weekends, most people will whisper to themselves, "I'm afraid that's impossible." In addition, local people often put funerals and other sad and painful things on even days.

Police and officials carry wands with them.

Botswana's third fear is the scepter. In the local area, from rural householders, village heads and elders to police officers and policemen in the city, they often carry a small stick with them. Some of these sticks are covered with fur and painted with patterns, and some are simply bare and have no decoration at all. Although the stick looks unremarkable, it is a symbol of authority and is called "scepter" by the locals. Anyone who is qualified to carry a scepter will be respected.

The scepter is widely used. For example, Botswana's criminal law stipulates that those who export injuries will be fined 50 pula. If the police are dissatisfied with your words and deeds, they will issue a ticket of 50 pula as soon as the small scepter points at you. This scene is a bit like the "Duke" who gives orders with a scepter in China's movie The Promise. It is because of this power that the locals give the scepter three points.

Interestingly, Botswana, which is rich in diamonds, has provided dazzling decorations for the scepters and crowns of many kingdoms in the world, but their own "scepter" is quite simple, which is naturally related to the origin of "scepter"-Botswana people have a long history of raising cattle and grazing, and the predecessor of "scepter" is a stick for grazing cattle. Because people with cows are respected, people with batons are naturally the most important people.