Happy National Pi Day!
March 14 is the day on which is celebrated all things π (pi), which represents the ratio between the circumference and diameter of a circle, as well as its delicious circular homonym, pie.
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Food
Jackfruit, a National Fruit
The jackfruit is a relatively widespread yet precious commodity in Sri Lanka, therefore it is not surprising that it was chosen to be the national fruit.
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Consider the Coconut: Toddy Versus Arrack
The coconut tree is the source of two famous forms of fermented drink: toddy and arrack.
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The Rice is Right
Rice is a staple food all over South Asia, and Sri Lanka has many varieties that are heirloom varieties, as well as others that are grown commercially.
Tea Time
Although Sri Lankan tea, also known as Ceylon tea, has gained a worldwide reputation and foothold, its actual development and rise occurred fairly recently in the history of tea.
Video Game: Venba
Venba is a narrative video game that follows an Indian Tamil family that has migrated to Canada, and through gameplay challenges the player to recreate recipes to make various traditional foods of Tamil culture.
True Cinnamon
There are several different varieties of cinnamon available, but only one is known as cinnamomum verum, or true cinnamon.
The Beneficial Banana Leaf
Throughout the tropical climes of the world, the banana leaf has been a vital asset for both preparing and serving food.
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Happy National Hot Sauce Day!
Happy National Hot Sauce Day!
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