religion：
70.2% of Sri Lankan residents believe in Buddhism, 12.6% in Hinduism, 9.7% in Islam, and 7.4% in Catholicism and Christianity.
custom：
Sri Lankans have a strong religious consciousness and high religious status. There are many customs and taboos, such as taking photos with the Buddha's back in violation of local laws; The white chairs in the waiting hall are exclusively for religious individuals, and even if the seats are empty, ordinary personnel are not allowed to occupy them; Do not climb and ride on the statue to play or take photos; Some mosques or temples refuse female tourists to visit and do not enter without the consent of the administrator. Sri Lankans eat with the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of their right hand to pick up food and eat it. Their diet often contains curry and spicy seasoning. When giving gifts to locals, do not give flowers. Use your right hand when eating and receiving gifts.
The majority of the population in Sri Lanka believes in Buddhism, and many customs are related to Buddhism. In Sri Lanka, Buddhist monks are highly respected. When talking to Buddhist monks, whether standing or sitting, they should try to be slightly lower than the head of the monk, and should not use their left hand to pass things to Buddhist monks and believers. When visiting a Buddhist temple, it is not allowed to perform rude actions such as stepping, crossing, or riding on the Buddha statue. Moreover, when entering the temple, one should be barefoot, not wear shoes or socks, and the length of pants should be below the knee. It is also not allowed to wear a hat, and it is prohibited to make noise or take photos. Drinking alcohol is usually strictly prohibited during religious holidays. Believing in the Buddhist doctrine of 'no killing' and having a tradition of protecting the environment.
It is worth noting that nodding and shaking the head in Sri Lanka have the opposite meaning to China, with nodding indicating no and shaking the head indicating yes.
Sri Lankans believe in the Buddhist doctrine of "no killing" and have a tradition of protecting the environment. Local people attach great importance to environmental and animal protection, and many animals are listed as national protected animals, with relevant wildlife protection laws in place. Tourists must respect local laws and customs, understand basic laws and regulations, and do not hunt wild animals at will to avoid legal disputes or conflicts with local people. Any act of hunting animals, such as catching butterflies in the wild or killing pigeons at home, may be reported by Sri Lankans and sent to prison. Crows are considered divine birds and mascots in Sri Lanka, and cannot be harmed.
