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Food & Drink: Slovenia’s national cuisine shows an Austro-German influence with sauerkraut, grilled sausage and apple strudel often appearing on menus. The best-known Slovene foods are the breads made for special occasions which appear in the form of braided loaves or wreathes, the struklji stuffed with sweet fillings, meat or vegetables. Another Slovene speciality is potica, a dessert prepared with a wide variety of fillings.
The western and northeastern parts of Slovenia are known for their outstanding white wines (Laski, Renski Rizling and many others). The south is the homeland of the light, russet-coloured cvicek wine. The Adriatic Coast and the Karst region have mainly red karstteran wine.
Shopping: Attractive local gifts include bobbin lace, crystal glass and speciality wines. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat 0800-1500.
Nightlife: There is a wide selection of theatres, cinemas, casinos and nightclubs in the larger towns. Ljubljana also has a good opera house and the symphony orchestra plays regularly in the Big Hall of the Cultural and Congress Centre.
Special Events: For a full list of festivals and special events contact the Slovenian Tourist Office (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of events held in Slovenia during 2003:
Jan World Cup Women’s Slalom Races, Maribor; International Dog Sled Race, Krenjska Gora. Feb-Mar Kurenti Festival (Mardi Gras and Easter fair), Ptuj; World Military Winter Games, Bled. Mar World Championship Sky Flying and Ski Jumping, Planica. Apr International Festival of Folk Dialect Choirs, Bled; VINO International Wine Fair, Ljubljana. Jun 44th International Jazz Festival, Ljubljana. Jun-Jul LENT 2003; International Summer Festival, Maribor. Jun-Sep World Cup International Dressage Competition. Jul Folkart 2003: 15th International Folklore Festival, Maribor; Bled Days & Bled Nights (fireworks and lighting displays on Lake Bled). Jul-Aug International Youth Music Festival, Postojna. Aug Trnfest Festival (musical evenings, theatre, dance performances and art exhibitions), Ljubljana. Oct Lipica Stud Days; City of Women – International Festival of Contemporary Female Arts, Ljubljana. Oct-Nov Chess Olympics, Bled. Nov Ljubljana International Film Festival.
Social Conventions: Shaking hands is the normal form of greeting. Usual European social conventions apply and informal dress is widely acceptable. Smoking is prohibited on public transport, in cinemas, theatres, public offices and in waiting rooms. Tipping: Ten per cent is generally expected in hotels, restaurants and for taxis.
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