There are some restaurants in Paramaribo and Niew-Nickerie, but they tend to be scarce outside the capital. There are several nightclubs in Paramaribo, often attached to a hotel, with live music and dancing. There are also a number of discotheques 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.
Chinese shops sell imported jade, silks, glass, dolls, needlework and wall decorations.
Feb Carnival . Mar Holi Phagwa Hindu Spring Festival . Apr Four-Day Evening March of folkloric groups , Paramaribo. Nov 14 Diwali Hindu Light Festival . Guayabera or safari outfits are increasingly worn in place of jackets and ties.