- What to bring practical from Serbia?
- Forward - for the opants and the gang!
- Delicious Serbia
- Fragrant memories of Serbia
A small but proud Serbian people over the past decades have gone through many difficulties, but managed to withstand, to find their own path of development. Among the priorities is the tourism sector, in which many local residents see the source of the country's economic well-being. In this article, we will not consider the main attractions and local resorts. Let's pay attention to goods and souvenirs, we will try to give, as far as possible, a detailed answer to the question of what to bring from Serbia.
What to bring practical from Serbia?
Any older woman will say that the best gift for her would be a pair of leather shoes from Belgrade. Leather production in Serbia has always been at a high level, local craftsmen have learned how to make this material with high quality, and today they offer good models.
In shopping centers located in Belgrade and other large Serbian cities, you can buy things of many famous European brands at quite attractive prices. Although most tourists still dream of souvenirs with a national character, reflecting history, traditions, mentality and culture.
Forward - for the opants and the gang
Opanci - this is the funny name that the national Serbian footwear has; it is a light leather shoe with very sharp, curved toes. Decorated with various patterns, has simple and complex weaves, looks magical. Since such shoes have received close attention from tourists, the Serbs today are ready to offer a variety of models.
Firstly, you can buy opants of any size, for a child or an adult. Secondly, for practical travelers who understand that they are unlikely to walk around the city at home in opants, local craftsmen offer souvenir models, the smallest of them are only two centimeters long.
Shaykacha is another element of the traditional Serb attire. This headdress, reminiscent of the famous cap-pie, is traditionally made in green. Shaykachu can still be seen in cities and villages, they are often dressed by patriotic local residents.
Delicious Serbia
Two product categories that have become true Serbian brands that are popular with foreign tourists: alcohol; gingerbread. Of the strong alcoholic drinks, most often in the suitcases of tourists there is rakia and "vilyamovka". The first drink is a classic fruit-infused vodka, the most famous is plum brandy, although other types can be found on sale. "Villamovka" is infused with pears, has a beautiful peach hue and a pleasant pear aroma.
Well, Serbian gingerbread can be safely attributed to the works of culinary art, masterpieces that are made with love by local confectioners. Firstly, gingerbread cookies can be of different sizes and different shapes. The most favorite among foreign travelers is a sweet in the shape of a heart, plentifully poured on top with white or pink glaze and decorated with the finest pattern. Gingerbread hearts are often complemented by figures of kissing doves, delicious lace made from icing, so many tourists prefer to dry and admire them rather than just eat them. Such souvenirs perfectly tolerate long-distance trips and are very good for gifts to friends, colleagues, loved ones.
Fragrant memories of Serbia
Another Serbian tradition has smoothly transformed into a national souvenir - a jug with dried plums. Many zealous housewives are engaged in harvesting these fruits for the winter; drying plums is the cheapest way. Such a product is stored throughout the winter, used in the preparation of compotes, pies, added to main courses and sauces. Nice ceramic jugs filled with dried plums are offered for tourists. It demonstrates both the pottery skills of the Serbs, who carefully preserve the traditions of their ancestors, and fragrant plums, which are the best memories of the trip.
In the same line of products, which will remind of the country with their single aroma, there are also bags of basil. Traditionally, housewives kept such things in the house, considering them a talisman against evil spirits, a kind of protection from harm. Tourists are attracted by the outer side of the souvenir - linen bags are decorated with embroidery in the national spirit, fragrant basil, on occasion, can be used for its intended purpose. In addition, tourists understand that such souvenirs take up little space in a suitcase, do not weigh down their luggage and are very cheap.
Small Serbia pleases with a huge number of souvenirs, many of them are made according to folk traditions, reflecting the culture of the ancient people. Thanks to such a gift, foreign travelers can learn how Serb residents dressed in the past, what crafts dominated, how women managed the household and what men were fond of.
