For men, the traditional garment is a loose robe called a boubou. Women wear a blouse with a skirt made from a piece of colored cloth tied around the waist. Conakry, Guinea Corn, millet, and rice are main foods of Guineans. The grain is cooked into meal and served with a spicy sauce, or pounded to form a porridge. The porridge is served with sour milk.
Bananas are also an important food.
Some meals include cassava and other vegetables and such fruits as mangoes, oranges, papayas, pineapples, or plantains. Beef, fish, lamb, and poultry are also popular foods. In addition, most Guineans enjoy homemade ginger drinks. The government operates free public schools and requires all children between the ages of 7 and 19 to attend. However, many Guineans prefer to send their children to private Muslim schools.