Best local food during Colombo Vesak festival

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Emma L.1340 rep2
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We are in Colombo for Vesak. There are free food stalls everywhere. Is it culturally acceptable for tourists to eat at the Dansal stalls.

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Emma L.1340 rep2

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It is highly encouraged! Dansals are an act of Buddhist almsgiving and community sharing. Locals genuinely love it when foreigners join the queue; it shows immense respect for the culture. The food is heavily monitored by Health Inspectors and is very fresh. Eat the rice and curry, try the fried manioc, and enjoy the beautiful street culture.

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Bhante S.1040 rep1

Avoid the iced colored drinks if you have a sensitive stomach, just to be safe with the tap water.

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Dr. Nimal.1160 rep1

We had the fried manioc with sambol. Best street food ever.

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Emma L.1340 rep2

Do not try to pay them! Giving money is highly offensive as it defeats the purpose of the offering.

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