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Etiquette, safety, food and festivals: the everyday things that make a visit go smoothly.

Etiquette, temples and dress in Sri Lanka
How to dress and behave at Sri Lanka's temples, why Buddha images and tattoos matter, and everyday etiquette that will make locals smile.
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Safety, health and common scams
The basics, with links to official advice.
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Food guide: what to eat
Rice and curry, hoppers, kottu and more.
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Festivals and holidays calendar
Poya days and what they mean for travel.
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