Pedestrians and culinary enthusiasts gathered along the Bogambara promenade in Kandy this weekend as local food artisans opened the Highland Spice and Street Food Pop-Up Fair.

Vendors presented innovative culinary creations, including cold-brew teas infused with native wild cardamom, artisan sourdough breads baked with estate spices, and traditional Kandyan jaggery sweets. Municipal tourism authorities noted that the community market promotes sustainable culinary entrepreneurship, allowing micro-producers from rural Central Province estates to connect directly with international travelers and domestic food lovers.