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Food & Drink: Cooking is often French or Lebanese, while local food can also be very tasty. Luxury items can be extremely expensive. The country abounds in avocado pears, citrus fruits, pineapples and mangoes. Prawns are in plentiful supply in the south. There are many restaurants in big towns and cities, with good service.
Most international hotels have bars. There are no licensing hours, and hotel bars stay open as long as there is custom.
Nightlife: In Douala and Yaoundé particularly, nightclubs and casinos can be found independently or within most good hotels. There are also some cinemas.
Shopping: Local handicrafts include highly decorated pots, drinking horns, jugs, bottles and cups, great earthenware bowls and delicate pottery, dishes and trays, mats and rugs woven from grass, raffia, jewellery and camel hair or cotton and beadwork garments. Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0730-1800.
Special Events: Local entertainment troupes may be seen in most regional towns. For futher information on special events, contact the Ministry of Tourism (see Contact Addresses section). Jan Mt Cameroon Race. Feb/Mar Tabaski. 20 May Cameroon National Festival. Mid-Nov Nso Cultural Week, including horse races through Kumbo.
Social Conventions: Handshaking is the customary form of greeting. In the north, where the population is largely Muslim, Islamic traditions should be respected. Visitors should never step inside a Muslim prayer circle of rocks. In other rural areas, where traditional beliefs predominate, it is essential to use tact. Photography: Cameras should be used with discretion, particularly in rural areas. Always ask permission before taking a photograph. Do not photograph airports, military establishments, official buildings, or military personnel in uniform. Tipping: The average tip for porters and hotel staff should be about ten per cent, otherwise service charges are usually inclusive.
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