Timeless Traditions

The chance to learn the culinary works of Sri Lanka is offered in this pursuit. Visitors have the opportunity to learn how to cook the flavours of Sri Lanka in cooking classes or head through the country tasting its vivid foods. The best cities for this activity are Colombo, Kandy and Galle.

Many traditional crafts have been passed down through the generations, some of the notable ones being Mask Making done in Ambalangoda, Wood Carving in Kandy and Batik Art in Matale. All year round, workshops specialising in these crafts are offered in Sri Lanka.

Language centres in Colombo and Kandy offer visitors the opportunity to learn and understand the native languages of Sri Lanka. You can also learn skills such as dancing at these centres.

Volunteer with reputed organisations in Sri Lanka to aid rural villages in Anuradhapura and Sigiriya. You can find opportunities all year round to help by teaching English or IT skills to places where education is less available.

When in Sri Lanka, stay with a host family and learn about the facets of life. You can come to understand the customs, traditions and lifestyles, learn how to cook and other skills with these families.