RED, RED LIPS

The Timorese have such luscious red lips that glow a rosen hue. I’m not just speaking of the women; the men too sport these red, red lips. Interestingly enough, the lips are read not naturally or out of vanity, but the result of a mild stimulant. A chew, much like chewing tobacco in the States, is made from the betel nut and lime. Most of the population older than 35, especially those in rural areas, chews this substance the whole day through. The dark reddish color of the chew covers their lips red and leaves their teeth stained.