Most essentials are available in the cities, items are cheap and laundry services generally speedy. Take light cotton clothes – it is a good idea to have some very lightweight long sleeve cotton tops and trousers in pale colors for evenings, as they also give some protection against mosquitoes. It can be cool [...]

Greeting
‘Ayubowan’ (may you have long life) is the traditional welcome greeting among the Sinhalese, said with the hands folded upwards in front of the chest. You should respond the same gesture.
Conduct
Cleanliness and modesty are appreciated even in informal situations. Nudity and topless bathing are a taboo. Displays of intimacy are not considered [...]

You are allowed 1.5 liters of spirits, 2 bottles of wine, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250g rolling tobacco, a small quantity of perfume and 250 ml of toilet water. You can also import a small quantity of travel souvenirs not exceeding US$250 in value.