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Country Guide > Africa > Mozambique | |
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Social Profile Food & Drink The cuisine is mainly Portuguese with Far Eastern influences. Specialities are piri-piri chicken, Zambesi chicken, shellfish, including Delagoa Bay prawns (which are grilled and served with piri-piri sauce), matapa (sauce of ground peanuts and cassava leaves) with rice or wusa (stiff maize porridge). Restaurants are to be found in main towns, as well as hotel dining rooms. Nightlife Maputo has a lively nightlife, particularly on weekends. Feira Popular is the main forum of evening activity with various bars and discos, some with live music. The style of music in clubs varies from typical Mozambican rhythms to Western pop music. The National Company of Song & Dance has rehearsals which are open to the public. Most major towns have cinemas. Shopping Special purchases include basketwork, reed mats, woodcarvings, masks, printed cloth and leather articles. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1230 and 1400-1730, Sat 0800-1800. Special Events For details of special events in 2005, contact the Mozambique National Tourism Company (see Contact Addresses section). Social Conventions Shaking hands is the customary form of greeting. The courtesies and modes of address customary in Portugal and other Latin countries are still observed. Casual wear is acceptable. Formal dress is seldom required. Photography: Visitors should not take photographs of soldiers, airports, bridges or government/public buildings, since this is illegal. Only photos of beaches and other tourist sites may be taken. Tipping: Not generally expected outside Maputo. In Maputo and other tourist-exposed areas, around 5 per cent of the bill is normal (depending on standards of service and the place itself). |