Betel Chewing(Part-1)

Betel Chewing: A Public Menace
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Part-1
Betel chewing is as old as recorded history. Old records are in existence in Majjima-desa. Maybe some betel enthusiast may contact UNESCO to get the habit recognized as 'world heritage'. Many would shudder at the thought of betel chewing habit being protected and preserved for posterity.
Betel quid had served as sign of peace between warring people, a supplication to abbots, a subjugation to spirits, thoughout the history of this land. But it has outlived its respectable existence. Now it is anachronism, though some people may argue. Many old habits have gone out of fashion, like tattooing of thighs, keeping long hair. Even longyi wearers becoming fewer by the day. Is anybody rueing for the loss? None, I came across.
To be continued...
(Special thanks to U Than Pe - Tour Guide)
(Photo copied from google)