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Food & Drink: There are restaurants in and around Kampala. Many hotels serve local food. Popular dishes include matoke (a staple made from bananas), millet bread, cassava, sweet potatoes, chicken and beef stews and freshwater fish.
The national drink is waragi, a banana gin, popular among visitors as a cocktail base.
Shopping: Purchases include bangles, necklaces and bracelets, wood carvings, basketry, tea, coffee and ceramics. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1700 and Sat 0800-1300.
Special Events: For more information on special events in Uganda, contact the Uganda Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses). The following is a selection of events taking place in 2003:
Mar 8 International Women’s Day. Jun 9 National Heroes’ Day.
Social Conventions: Shaking hands is the normal form of greeting. Casual dress is usual for most occasions in the daytime or evening. Photography: Since 1992, photography has been allowed in all areas with the exception of airports or military installations. However, some areas are still sensitive and it is advisable to take local advice. Commercial photographers should consult the Ministry of Information for a permit. Tipping: It is customary to give waiters and taxi drivers a ten per cent tip.
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