Eating free street food during Colombo Vesak festival
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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.•14640 rep•242
Just smile, say "Sthuthi" (thank you), and eat with your right hand.
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Dr. Nimal.•14640 rep•234
Avoid the iced colored drinks if you have a sensitive stomach, just to be safe with the tap water.
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Bhante S.•10525 rep•219
We had the fried manioc with sambol. Best street food ever.
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Emma L.•9105 rep•217
Do not try to pay them! Giving money is highly offensive as it defeats the purpose of the offering.
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