Culture
What is the term for auspicious times schedule?
Nakath
Name 5 Sri Lankan New Year Foods
Kiribath, kokis, aluwa, asmi, kevum
What crop became dominant under British plantation economy?
Tea
What Australia state and suburb has the largest Sri Lankan Population?
Victoria, Dandenong
What is Pinnawala known for ?
Elephants
What is the traditional Sri Lankan system of medicine called?
Ayurveda
Polos
Name 3 colonial powers that ruled Sri Lanka?
Portuguese, Dutch, British
What visa pathway did many Sri Lankan historically use to settle in Australia (post 2000s)?
Skill migration visa
What is the biggest lizard in Sri lanka?
Water Monitor/ Kabaragoya
What is the pot breaking game called?
- The real name please
What is the Sri Lankan short eat similar to fish croquette called?
Fish cutlet
When did the Sri Lanka War start?
1983
What fresh ingredient is commonly bought by Sri Lankans?
Curry Leaves
What is Sri Lanka's National bird?
Jungle fowl / wali kukula
What is the ritual called where elders bless younger people with oil?
Hisa Thel Gema
What Oil is traditionally used for frying Avurudu Sweets?
Coconut oil
Which Europeans first arrived in Sri Lanka?
**Bonus points if you guess the year**
What is the most important household item in a Sri Lankan house?
Kettle or rice cooker
What big cat is native to Sri Lanka?
Leopard
What are the 3 elements involved with Hisa Thel Gema ritual ?
Herbal Oil , Neem leaves , Elders blessing
What are the 2 main ingredients to make kiri toffee?
Condense milk + Sugar
Which kingdom followed Anuradhapura as a capital?
Polonnaruwa
What is the biggest Sri Lankan brand in Australia?
Dilmah
What bear species is found in Sri Lanka?
Sloth bear