- What to bring delicious or with degrees from Romania?
- Gifts with a Romanian character
- Ceramics from Romania
Even before a trip to this small European power, a tourist will be ready to answer the question of what to bring from Romania - of course, this is Count Dracula, a visiting card and the main brand. It is clear that these will be various souvenir images, figurines, paintings, magnets and badges depicting the great and the terrible. But in Romania there are many other goods that are no less interesting for foreign visitors. It is about such gifts, souvenirs, interior items and delicious things that will be discussed below.
What to bring delicious or with degrees from Romania?
The country has its own favorite alcoholic brands, which are not ashamed to treat foreign guests. After an abundant libation, appreciating the noble taste and aroma, the guest naturally plans to take a bottle or two home. The most popular alcoholic drinks in Romania are the following: tsuica; grape wines; vodka.
The cute name "Tsuica" is used to refer to the Romanian fruit moonshine, the strength of which reaches 60 degrees in some cases. The most widespread is plum tsuika; if you wish, you can find this drink with a pear or apple flavor. Another similar drink with a good degree, on fruits, is palinka, a drink popular not only in Romania, but also in neighboring countries.
Of the tasty products, tourists prefer to take home, first of all, Cascaval cheese, which is sold in different types and in different packaging. The most delicious, according to many guests, is smoked cheese, and a worthy competitor for it is Burduf, a cheese made from sheep's milk. Some species are stored in pine bark, from which the product acquires a light, very pleasant pine aroma.
The leader of the Romanian chocolate market is Poiana, one of the oldest confectionery companies in the country. A wide variety of chocolates, chocolates and other sweets are offered. Another national sweet dish is Cozonac, similar to Slavic Easter buns or Italian panetone, to which candied fruits are added.
Gifts with a Romanian character
Upon reaching Romania, the guest will be surprised, as the country is famous not only for the infamous count, but also for traditional folk crafts. The works of local craftsmen amaze with their beauty, elegance, deep meanings embedded in patterns and colors. Among the Romanian souvenirs, the most popular among foreigners are the following: porcelain: handicrafts made from willow vines; traditional embroidery.
By the way, one of the most interesting porcelain souvenirs is wickerwork, it can be vases and plates, baskets and other decorative containers. The works of art received this name due to the fact that their edges are made of strips of porcelain, woven into magic lace. Fragile, but very beautiful products are made in white or blue, they look amazing in any interior. Vine is a natural material that Romanian craftsmen managed to subdue to their will and imagination. Now you can see and buy as a keepsake not only traditional souvenirs, panels, baskets or stands, but also very unusual things - the same Count Dracula, Babu Yaga and other famous fairy-tale characters.
Embroidery is an art and craft that is widespread in different countries, and in each region, craftswomen know how to surprise, for example, by choosing a color palette or the complexity of a pattern. Romanian craftswomen decorate items of clothing, towels, bed linen with magic embroidery.
Ceramics from Romania
Another important direction in the production of souvenir products is ceramics, pottery traditions are very strong in Romania, especially in the Bucovina region, in the town of Radauce and its environs. In the village itself, there is the most famous pottery workshop in the area, Florin Kolibaba.
There is a village 8 kilometers from the city, where the traditions of making ceramic products are carefully preserved. The souvenirs from this village can be called unique as they use a certain method of firing the products, resulting in fantastic black products. The Romanians decided to spin up on their own ceramics; in August, a fair is traditionally held, which attracts the most famous potters of the country. Tourists also love this holiday, as they have great opportunities to choose souvenirs and gifts for their relatives. In addition to pottery, you can buy other clothes and masks, national musical instruments, dishes, dolls and food.
Small Romania is making its first steps in the tourism market, products from local artisans can become that happy key that opens the doors to the country for foreign tourists who love souvenirs with a national character.
