10 Curiosities that happened in the filming of "Airport Alert"

 Mennonites are people who chose to live far from the big cities and dedicate their lives to work and their religion.

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These are some curiosities that the strictest colonies in the world hide.

1. The only history book in Mennonite schools is "The Bible" in Gothic font.

Mennonite education is fairly basic and does not last for many years.

Mennonite schools teach reading, writing, basic arithmetic, and there are no history books.

The only history book studied is "The Bible" in Gothic script.

2. Mennonites have an average of 60 grandchildren.

Mennonites have between 7 and 12 children on average.

This is to make things easier when it comes to working the land and maintaining the home.

As a result of these, there are Mennonites who have 60 grandchildren.

3. There are Mennonites who secretly have cell phones.

Although their religion prohibits them from owning new technologies, there are Mennonites who have cell phones hidden in their homes.

This is of great help to them, since it facilitates communication with clients who live in the city.

Mennonites hide their cell phones, because they can be expelled from their community if they see them using one.

4. When a family only has female daughters, they must do "man's" work and vice versa.

Gender roles are very marked in Mennonite communities.

While land work is reserved for men, housework is exclusively for women.

But when a family has only female daughters or only male sons, this rule is relaxed, to have family stability and everything works perfectly in their homes.

5. Everyone's clothes are made by the matriarch.

The clothes that Mennonites wear are not bought in a designer store.

Mennonite mothers buy several meters of fabric to sew the garments that their children and husband will wear.

Young women wear light shades, while married women wear dark shades.

Men must wear light blue checked shirts.

6. Mennonites don't really know why they have so many restrictions.

The Mennonites are very clear about the restrictions imposed by their religion and they methodically follow each and every one of them.

However, very few Mennonites can explain why it is wrong to do certain things that are prohibited.

Their religion and ideology are passed down from generation to generation and they are not allowed to question it.

7. Mennonites cannot listen to music.

The most conservative colonies prohibit music and any type of distraction, which detracts from their daily work.

Many Mennonite families who have secret cell phones heard music for the first time thanks to these devices.

8. Mennonites are not allowed to talk while eating.

Mennonite breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are very quiet. They cannot chat at the table because they consider these moments to be sacred.

9. There are colonies that allow cell phones and modern vehicles.

Due to the strict rules, many Mennonites have been expelled from their communities for breaking the rules. These Mennonites have come together and created more flexible communities where they remain true to their religion but are allowed to use cell phones and vans for faster transportation to the city.

10. Some Mennonite women are afraid of strangers.

The stricter colonies receive very few visits from outsiders. Generally, business and social relationships are handled by men, as most women are intimidated by people from the outside world.