CUSTOMS
Pilgrims in Sri Lanka traditionally climb this mountain at night to watch the sunrise from the summit.
Adam's Peak
This large animal is strongly associated with Sri Lanka and appears in many cultural events.
The Elephant
This rice dish is often cooked in coconut milk and served during Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Kiribath
Sri Lanka was formerly known by this colonial-era name.
This aromatic leaf, treasured for its significance in Sri Lankan culture, is exchanged during auspicious occasions such as Sinhala Avurudu symbolizing prosperity and good fortune
What is the Betel leaf? (Bulath)
Which rock is known as the Lion Rock?
Sigirya
This popular street food is made by chopping roti together with vegetables, eggs, and meat on a hot griddle.
Kottu
When did the Sri Lanka join the UN ?
December 14, 1955
These Buddhist texts, depicting the Buddha's past lives, inspire the elaborate illuminated Vesak Thoranas seen along Sri Lankan streets.
What are the Jataka stories? (Jathaka Katha)
This national park is famous for having one of the world’s highest leopard densities.
Yala
Sri Lanka is world famous for exporting this beverage
Tea
Sri Lanka's original name of Ceylon comes from Ceilão, which was given to the island in 1505 by settlers from which country?
Portugal
The traditional Sri Lankan board game played during Avurudu celebrations uses small, black and red hard natural seeds as playing pieces
What are Olinda seeds
This flowering tree is considered the national tree of Sri Lanka.
Na Tree/ Ironwood
Sri Lanka is known for exporting tea, coffee, rubber and cinnamon, but only one of them is native to the island. Which one?
Cinnamon
In which Sri Lankan city, also the capital of the last independent kingdom in 1592, is the Esala Perahera festival held?
Kandy
This Arabic word refers to the charitable giving that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
What is Zakat?
What is Sri Lanka's National bird ?
Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii).
This Dutch-influenced Sri Lankan sweet is made with semolina, cashews, and rose syrup.
Love Cake
Who was the last king of Sri Lanka
King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha