Colors of Vladivostok - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

The formation of the cultural traditions of Vladivostok was seriously influenced by the neighboring eastern states. Today in the city streets you can find an incredible number of restaurants of Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine, which are very popular among the townspeople. In numerous souvenir shops and markets, you can find interesting souvenirs in the oriental style; many travelers bring beautiful porcelain ornaments and figurines, colorful fans and gorgeous Chinese tea from the trip.

For fans of shopping, Vladivostok offers a great opportunity to "touch" the variety of goods from Eastern countries. Of course, the goods produced in China and Japan can now be found literally in all the cities of the country, but walking around the vast markets and shopping complexes of Vladivostok is still more interesting.

In the city there are several excellent fish markets, like many years ago, an important fishery for indigenous people remain the extraction of seafood. Many travelers visit the fish markets of Vladivostok like real museums, where you can admire the priceless exhibits - to see huge Far Eastern crabs, octopuses, hundreds of varieties of fish and shrimp, and try one of the most useful seafood - sea kale. This sea delicacy is now sold literally in every modern supermarket, but only in Vladivostok will travelers have the opportunity to assess its pristine appearance, the length of some types of kelp can reach tens of meters. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Speaking about the peculiarities of Vladivostok, it is necessary to mention its great cultural potential. In the city every year, very beautiful modern holidays are held. It is noteworthy that young people take an active part in them. A very interesting event is the festival "Our Vladivostok", which will appeal to those who are interested in modern culture and art. Young musicians and artists, poets and devotees of other trends of modern culture take part in the colorful festival. The festival is devoted to the history of the city and its traditions, which is why, besides the performances of young talents there is a rich and incredibly interesting excursion program. The festival actively involves museums and cultural centers of Vladivostok, which conduct very interesting and informative thematic events.