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Country Guide > East Asia > Korea (Democratic Peoples Republic Of) | |
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Social Profile Food & Drink Reasonable restaurants can be found in the main towns and cooking is usually based on the staple food: rice. In hotels and restaurants it is better to stick to the Chinese, Japanese or Korean items on the menu as experience of Western and Russian cooking is limited. Eating out is arranged by the guide. Nightlife A night at the revolutionary opera provides a unique experience. There are also circuses and musical events of a high quality. Special Events The following is a selection of special events celebrated annually in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; for further information, contact the National Tourism Administration of the DPRK (see Contact Addresses section): May 1 May Day. Aug 15 Liberation Day, with parades in Pyongyang. Social Conventions Discretion and a low political profile are advised. Photography: It is strongly advised to ask permission before taking a photo. Photographs of Korean officials or guarded buildings should be avoided. Tipping: Officially frowned upon although some hotel staff may expect a tip. |