One of the edible souvenirs that you must take back home are the spices in Sri Lanka which are locally grown. Cinnamon sticks are the most popular spice that’s picked up by tourists, followed by a few others like turmeric, pepper, and cardamom. These spices are frequently used by the locals to cook their traditional meals.
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People who love spices and cooks with it, should definitely buy it. The spices can be found in souvenir shops, super markets and Pettah Market.
Did you know : Old 14th century trade route maps of the world have proved that almost all trade routes passed through Sri Lanka. The main reasons for this popularity were the spices and ivory found in the tropical island. The Portuguese, Dutch and English found the country attractive, when they conquered Asia, mainly due its spice and ivory trade.
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