Folk theatre combines dance, masked drama, and drumming and exorcism rituals to vividly recreate Sri Lankan folklore. It climaxes in great procession honoring the Sacred Tooth Relic of Kandy. Cuisine Rice and hot curry dominate meals, which also include small side dishes of vegetables, meat and fish. Indian curries such as vegetarian thali, delicately flavored biryani, and kool are also available. Hoppers are a unique Sri Lankan snack, similar to a pancake, served with egg or honey and yogurt.
Coastal towns have excellent fish and most travelers are happy to live on the delicious local tuna.
There are plenty of tropical fruits to choose from, the tea is terrific and the beer acceptable. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a free, independent and sovereign nation. A system of administration through provincial councils was introduced in 1988. Legislative power is exercised by Parliament, elected by universal franchise on a proportional representation basis. The President, who is also elected by the people, exercises executive power of the people, including defense.