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The very first Amish community was formed in the 1720s in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As a community, they are very loving, family-oriented, humble and refuse to use modern amenities, such as electricity. Only in Lancaster, there are more than 30,000 Amish people and their numbers keep on increasing. One of their main beliefs is that community harmony should prevail instead of individualism and pride that are primary in the outside world.
The largest number of Amish are in Pennsylvania. At the moment, there are more than 200 covered bridges, and in the 1800s, there were around 1,500. Lancaster County is especially famous for these bridges — there are 29 of them and there are special tours for people outside of the Amish community.
The Amish built covered bridges because, around 2 centuries ago, wood was fairly cheap, and it was used for construction. The building process was pretty expensive, so there were roofs built to protect the bridges from rain and extend their life.
Some communities turn their culture into an attraction for tourists. Many organize online souvenir stores while others provide buggy rides. You can even stay in an Amish house.
Ordnung, which is the name of the set of rules for the Amish, prohibits jewelry. This is why they don’t wear wedding rings.
Amish women don’t cut their hair. They regularly put it into a bun and wear a bonnet, because hair can’t be a source of pride.
Would you ever consider entering such a community? What do you think would be harder for you to get used to, the lack of electricity or not being able to drive?