- What to bring from Lithuania "very, very"?
- In the spirit of folk traditions
- National Lithuanian delicious souvenirs
Not long ago, guests from both Russia and Belarus were in a hurry to visit Lithuanians, shopping in this country made it possible to dress inexpensively and with high quality, buy goods of well-known Western European brands for themselves, family and home. Today, to the question of what to bring from Lithuania, the answer sounds different, the prices for clothes, shoes and household appliances have grown, it has become unprofitable to carry it.
Therefore, tourists visiting Vilnius or other cities on a cultural visit mainly stock up on beautiful local souvenirs and gastronomic products from Lithuanian farms. In this article, we will tell you what tasty and traditional Lithuanians offer to guests, what interesting souvenirs you can buy.
What to bring from Lithuania "very-very"?
The first answer to this question has not changed for decades - of course, amber and products made from it. Souvenirs from this gift of nature are sold in any retail outlets, large hypermarkets and small souvenir shops. Sometimes tourists try to become "miners" of amber themselves, for this you need to go to the seashore after a storm and walk, carefully looking at the pebbles brought to the shore by the water.
If it is lazy to do it or there is no time, then you just need to count the money, set aside the amount that you do not mind spending on such beauty, and go shopping. Why postpone the amount? The answer is simple - amber crafts and jewelry are so beautiful that it is extremely difficult to stop and refuse to buy later.
In the spirit of folk traditions
Taking into account the popularity of Lithuania among foreign tourists interested in history, forgotten crafts have again begun to be actively developed in this country. One of the most popular directions is ceramics, in the manufacture of which Lithuanians can give odds to many peoples of the world, including those living in neighboring countries. As a souvenir, guests of Vilnius can take away ceramic mugs, plates, ashtrays, symbolic figures of animals and people. Such items are sold at opening days and in souvenir shops during Lithuanian holidays.
There is one amazing corner not far from Palanga called "Khash Ba Khash". It started with a small brewery, then a small establishment for tasting appeared. Today, the territory of this place of rest occupies several hectares, guests can taste beer and national dishes, take home a clay mug as a memory of a great time spent.
National Lithuanian delicious souvenirs
Not only traditional crafts have received a second wind in Lithuania, the tourism sector is also developing due to farms and ecotourism. Guests not only relax and taste delicious products, but also stock up on edible gifts, including the most favorite: Lithuanian cheeses; sausages, in general, meat products; high quality alcoholic drinks; sweets.
Cheese products are very diverse, and tourists also differ in their taste preferences, some of them prefer soft cheeses, others - hard ones. The most popular is Lithuanian smoked cheese. The same can be said about meat products from Lithuania, the choice is huge - fragrant sausages or turkey smoked on juniper, hams or cabanos, small hunting sausages that are eaten by hand.
Lithuanian alcohol is an expensive product, but it is of high quality, tasty, and also beautifully designed. It is not a shame to make such a gift even for a chef or a dear guest. The most popular among foreign tourists is the tincture "Three nines", the name is symbolic, the manufacturers assure that 27 herbs are used for its preparation. In addition, it is one of the oldest drinks in Europe, it began to be produced in the 13th century, first, as a remedy for treating soldiers with colds during military campaigns. From low-alcohol products, you can choose beer, since there are many varieties of it, both factory brands and drinks produced at small private breweries are presented.
In Lithuania, they do not forget about the children of tourists (and about their own), it is for them that delicious chocolates and sweets are made. Moreover, the products of well-known companies are good, but handmade chocolate is even better, it is made without additives, artificial flavors and preservatives. And yet, not a single tourist who respects himself and his loved ones will leave Lithuania without “shakotis”, which is the property of the Lithuanian nation, a masterpiece of culinary skills. The height and volume of the delicacy depend on the number of participants in the future feast and the financial capabilities of the guest.
As you can see, Lithuania is completely ready to receive tourists, there are all the possibilities for this - beautiful architecture, seaside resorts, cheerful folk holidays, gifts and souvenirs for all tastes. Only one thing is difficult - to part with the country and its hospitable people.
