Health concerns drinking toddy during Colombo Vesak festival

You will not find toddy at Vesak street stalls. Vesak is a deeply religious Buddhist festival, and the sale or distribution of all alcohol (including naturally fermented toddy) and meat is strictly banned nationwide. Anyone offering you a fermented drink on the street during Vesak is likely offering something illicit or unsanitary. Stick to the free Dansal food and iced fruit cordials, which are safe and monitored.