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49. ๐Ÿ› Eating with Love: The Loving Tradition of Eating and Feeding in Sri Lanka

  ๐Ÿ› Eating with Love: The Loving Tradition of Eating and Feeding in Sri Lanka In Sri Lanka, food is more than just nourishment— it is love, respect, and tradition served on a plate . Here’s how this beautiful culture turns every meal into a heartfelt experience. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿคฒ Eating with Hands: A Deeper Connection Most Sri Lankans eat with their right hand , gently mixing rice and curry before bringing it to their mouth. This traditional method allows a person to truly feel and savor the textures and flavors of each bite. ๐Ÿงผ Cleanliness is important too—hands are washed thoroughly before and after meals. At formal gatherings, finger bowls are often provided as a sign of respect and hygiene. ๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ‘ง Feeding as a Loving Act Feeding one another is a cherished way to show love and care . ๐Ÿ‘ถ Parents feed their children with patience and affection. ๐Ÿ‘ต Grandparents lovingly feed their grandchildren. ๐Ÿ‘ซ Even siblings, friends, and family members feed each other during special even...

Kindness, Smiles & Coconut Water – Jilua’s Sri Lanka Story ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ✨

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  Kindness, Smiles & Coconut Water – Jilua’s Sri Lanka Story ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ✨ A young traveler from Germany discovers the beauty of Sri Lanka through its people, nature, and everyday life Julias   Arrival My name is Jilua , and I came to Sri Lanka from Germany with a backpack and an open heart. I wanted to see elephants, eat rice and curry, and maybe climb a mountain. But what I found was much bigger — kindness, connection, and coconut water! ๐Ÿ•Œ The Places That Made Me Wonder My journey began in the busy streets of Colombo , full of colorful tuk-tuks and food stalls. But the real adventure began as I moved deeper into the island. I stood in front of the giant stone lion paws of Sigiriya and climbed to the top of the rock fortress — huffing and puffing, but smiling all the way. I visited the sacred city of Anuradhapura , where people lit lamps and prayed under the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree , one of the oldest trees in the world. In K...