Excellent Indonesian food can be found as can Hindustani dishes.
Don't miss the opportunity to have fresh pinepapple available at the Central; market or at stalls on the roadsides leading out of Paramaribo. Other fabuluos tropical fruits include maripa and awarra.
Local rum is tasty and good value. Black Cat is recommended. Stay away from the very cheap rum. The local beer - Parbo- a pilsner type brew is also excellent; a must for beer lovers.
Nightlife: There are several nightclubs in Paramaribo, often attached to a hotel, with live music and dancing. There are also a number of discos and several cinemas, including a drive-in. In general, it is best to stick to the hotels unless accompanied by locals who know the reputations of other nightspots, in particular those out of the town centre. The Local Events Bulletin lists all current activities and is usually available in hotels.
Special Events: For further details, contact the Surinam Tourism Foundation (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of special events occurring in Surinam in 2005:
Jan New Year’s Jam/End of Surifesta (top musicians welcome the New Year). Feb Carnival. Mar Holi Phagwa Hindu Spring Festival. Apr Evening March of Folkloric Groups, Paramaribo. Nov 1 Diwali Hindu Light Festival. Nov-Jan Surifesta (end-of-year festival). Nov 4-6 End of Ramadan.
Social Conventions: Informal dress is suitable for most occasions. Guayabera or safari outfits are increasingly worn in place of jackets and ties. Women should wear long trousers on trips to the interior. Beachwear should be confined to the beach or poolside. Photography: It is inadvisable to photograph public places, particularly of a political or military nature (including police stations). There is a general sensitivity about the taking of photographs – it is advisable to seek prior permission.
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