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Food & Drink: The traditional cuisine of the region includes obvious Turkish influences. Specialities are bosanski lonac (Bosnian meat and vegetable stew), lokum (Turkish delight) and rakija (old Serbian brandy) as well as halva (crushed sesame seeds in honey).
Shopping: Traditional purchases include wood-carvings, brass coffee-pots, ceramics, handmade carpets, woollen goods, wines, folk-art, tapestries, embroidery and leather boxes. Shopping hours: 0800-2000.
Special Events: Mar 21-23 Festival of Bosnian Orchestras. Jun-Jul Days of Culture, New Town Sarajevo. Jul International Festival of Folklore; Biennial of the Mediterranean Youth; Sarajevo Days of Poetry; Baščarsijske Noći - Nights of Baščaršija. Aug Sarajevo Film Festival. Sep Theater Fest. Oct International Theater Festival; Jazz Fest Sarajevo. Dec SIMF – International Music Festival; Festival of Song for Children.
Social Conventions: Bosnia and Herzegovina is charaterised by its ethnic and religious diversity, and visitors should respect the customs and traditions of the various ethnic and religious groups. The main ethnic groups are the Bosniaks (44 per cent, also sometimes referred to as Bosnian Muslims), the Serbs (31 per cent) and the Croats (17 per cent). As a sign of acknowledgement of the three main religious communities, eg Islamic, Orthodox and Roman Catholic, the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina allows its citizens to take off two working days per year for religious purposes. Visitors should be aware that drinking alcohol in public may be considered offensive by Muslims. Visitors should avoid expressing opinions about the war or other sensitive issues. Tipping: Tipping is customary for taxis, and in hotels and restaurants; the bill is often rounded up.
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