Alcohol is culturally taboo for many Sinhalese Buddhist families, especially for women. You will rarely see a Sri Lankan girl drinking publicly in a local "wine store." Instead, the modern "it-girl" lifestyle involves "mocktails" at rooftop bars like Cloud Cafe or private beach parties in Negombo where privacy is guaranteed.
: In public natural bathing spots like rivers or village wells, local women typically wear a "diya redda" (a cloth wrapped around the body) to maintain modesty. Visitors are encouraged to dress modestly (such as wearing a t-shirt over swimwear) when bathing in non-tourist rural areas to respect local customs.
Bathing is rarely a solitary act in rural Sri Lanka; it is a social activity that takes place at several types of water sources: The Village Tank (Wewa)
