Culture and Customs of Sri Lanka

Nila Senanayake explores Sri Lanka through social relationships and the customs surrounding everyday encounters. Food, courtesies and family celebrations form part of a picture that goes beyond beaches and tea country.

The guide considers elders’ roles, weddings, astrology and folk beliefs, as well as the history of the Sinhala script and school rugby. Workplace conduct and the pace of daily life add practical context for curious visitors and prospective residents.