Translation of Kuriosität

In England, a man would still open a door to a woman, but in other countries this habbit is less common. In a way, habits that existed hundred years ago slowly loose their meaning and importance.
Today, during the peace process it is very difficult for both parties to suppress their feelings since the recollection of what occured in the last decades are strongly rootes in their minds.
Actually, three hours was enough to get the impression of Macau. It had many narrow streets and some parts reminded us of a Mediterranean village. One can really see the charming Portuguese influence.