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Food
& Drink
Restaurants with reasonable prices are easily found in the main
towns and cooking basically depends on the staple food of rice.
In hotels and restaurants, it is recommended to select the Chinese,
Japanese or Korean items on the menu as experience of Western
and Russian cooking is a little rare. Eating out can be arranged
by the tour guides.
Nightlife
A night at the revolutionary opera offers an amazing
experience. In addition, there are musical events
and circuses of a very high quality.
Special Events
The following are the special events that are celebrated yearly
in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. For more details,
contact the National Tourism Administration of the DPRK (see Contacts
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| May 1st |
May Day |
| August 15th |
Liberation Day, with parades in Pyongyang |
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Social
Conventions
Discretion and a low political profile are advised.
Photography
Before taking a photo, it is highly advised to ask for permission
while photographs of Korean officials or guarded buildings should
be avoided.
Tipping
Official tipping is frowned upon, although some hotel staff may
expect a tip. |
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