Eating free street food during Colombo Vesak festival

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Emma L.6330 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.6330 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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Dr. Nimal.7590 rep2

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

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Noah D.4745 rep2

Just smile, say "Sthuthi" (thank you), and eat with your right hand.

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Dr. Nimal.7590 rep2

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

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Emma L.6330 rep2

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

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