Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- According to Sri Lankan cultural food traditions, the coconut occupies a special place. It is essential in the preparation of daily meals. King coconut water is also considered a special medicinal drink. Within the culinary tradition, coconut appears in diverse forms such as coconut milk, coconut oil, and coconut treacle. In addition, coconut is also used in the process of toddy tapping.

Nayana Shyamali RajapakshaNayana Shyamali Rajapaksha Similar to the way the national flower and the national bird are used as cultural emblems, placing coconut flowers in ritual pots as a symbol of prosperity is of great significance. In a religious context, the coconut flower holds prominence during pirith chanting ceremonies as wel...