In April 2022, the South Asian island nation declared bankruptcy, facing huge external debts and severe food, fuel and electricity crises internally, and the entire country was in turmoil.
Right now, it seems to have survived the toughest of times. According to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) assessment, the economy has turned around after six consecutive quarters of negative growth. "The shortage of necessities has eased and inflation is under control. ”
This is Sri Lanka, the only country in the world that has gone bankrupt due to the pandemic.
And after more than a bad year, the smile of Sri Lanka, the famous "Land of Smiles", has been put on a price tag. A smile shot costs 500 Sri Lankan rupees (about 12 yuan).
Even if the economy recovers, the poverty of the past is too deep.
Sri Lanka, a country with a high happiness index, did not have enough to eat during that time, and food prices rose to 80%.
"Half a liter of milk has soared from 60 rupees to 150 rupees (about 3 yuan), the price of rice has doubled from 150 rupees per kilogram, and the price of cooking gas has soared from 1,900 rupees to a staggering 4,750 rupees (about 95 yuan). ”
According to the Mirror's 2022 data, the monthly income of the poorest households in Sri Lanka is only 26,431 rupees (about 500 yuan), and the monthly income of two out of ten families is only 17,572 rupees (about 327 yuan).
In other words, with a monthly income of 1,000 yuan in Sri Lanka, it is considered a "middle-class" family.
But even so, Sri Lanka remains optimistic. "Everyone lives in the cracks, but they all try to find the light in the cracks!"
After the country declared bankruptcy, the scene of people rushing into the presidential palace to make trouble also seemed so kind: queuing up to take pictures on luxurious beds, assisting the police in registering lost items, posting notices reminding them to carry garbage, cleaning the presidential palace, watering flowers in the back garden.....
"It's not easy for ordinary people to live in Sri Lanka, but whether it's an ordinary farmer or a businessman, everyone is very relaxed. Unlike China, Japan, Dubai and other countries, busy and busy, of course, we don't make that much money, but our Buddhist philosophy tells us that life is determined by oneself, and happiness is measured by oneself. ”
May 12, 2024
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We invite you to meet you in Sri Lanka
Take a 9 day, 8 night visit
Ancient Indian Ocean Civilization Geography and Humanities Light Luxury Tour
From the tea plantations to the sea, from the plains to the mountains
From the World Nature National Park to the Millennium Relic
Savor the laid-back experience of Sri Lanka
Check in one by one:
Negombo, a seaside town and home to the world's second largest fish market
The oldest capital city in Sri Lanka and the earliest Buddhist shrine in Sri Lanka - the ancient city of Anu
Mineriya National Park, a World Natural Heritage Site
Sri Lanka's most atmospheric seaside castle – Galle Castle
The eighth wonder of the world, the lost heavenly palace - Lion Rock
Named "The End of the World to Go Hiking Experience – Horton Plains."
Kandy, the ancient capital of Ceylon and the last capital of the Kingdom of Sri Lanka
Admire the treasure of the town, the spiritual tooth relics of Shakyamuni - the Temple of the Buddha's Relic
A jewel in the Indian Ocean, with stunning views of the sea – the sea and the beach
Experience riding the same small train as "Spirited Away" - the sea train
The most special hunting method among the rare sea peoples - high pole fishing
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