Feb Secular Winter Customs Festival , Sfantu Gheorghe. Jul-Aug National Festival of Light Music , Mamaia . Sep International Carp Angling Contest . Handshaking is the most common form of greeting, but it is customary for men to kiss a woman's hand when being introduced. Visitors should follow normal European courtesies on social occasions.
Dress tends to be rather conservative but casual wear is suitable.
Beachwear should not be worn away from the beach or poolside. Smoking is prohibited on public transport, in cinemas and theatres. Many Romanians are smokers and gifts of Western cigarettes are greatly appreciated. Other well-appreciated gifts include toiletries and Western clothing. Some tourist attractions require visitors to pay a fee of approximately Lei2000 for taking photographs.