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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW……
In keeping with Sarvodaya philosophy and the ethos of the CTI, we
would like to ask those who share in CTI experiences to be aware of
the following guidelines:-
• We request that our guests and visitors refrain from consuming
alcohol, smoking and using un-prescribed drugs within the Sarvodaya
communities and buildings.
• All meals offered will be based on traditional Sri Lankan dishes
featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and fish, flavored with some of
Sri Lanka’s deliciously fragrant spices. Please note that we will
not serve meat.
• Your hosts will not expect tips, cash donations or gifts and
Sarvodaya actively discourages such things.
• Sarvodaya is a grassroots movement and not a professional travel
organization. As such, we are sure that you will appreciate that
what your experience will offer in terms of authenticity, warmth and
genuine hospitality, it may lack in slick efficiency and some
creature comforts such as en suite bathrooms and air-conditioning.
• Sinhala, Tamil and English are Sri Lanka’s three main languages.
English is widely spoken in Colombo and the main tourist centers of
Sri Lanka, less so in more rural communities. Using your own version
of sign language can be very effective in communicating with your
hosts – and fun too!
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