Health concerns drinking toddy during Colombo Vesak festival
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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.
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Bhante S.•6520 rep•149
If you have a sensitive stomach, just drink King Coconut water instead. It is 100% natural and sealed by nature.
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Dr. Nimal.•9200 rep•15
Even outside of Vesak, you rarely find real toddy in central Colombo. You have to go to the taverns on the city outskirts.
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