The story behind the sunflower strap

Do you know the story behind the sunflower strap?

How many of you know the meaning of someone wearing a strap with sunflowers around his or her neck?

Please remember! It is not a new trend or a fashion.There is a big story behind it.Actually something sensitive.

The strap with sunflowers around the neck tells us silently that the   person who is wearing such is a one with special needs.They mostly wear these in public places to silently alert the public that they are people with mental or physical special needs.

It is not very familiar with Sri Lankans.But in many foriegn countries it is a usual sight. Such people silently request from others by that notification to grant them a special care and consideration at anywhere we meet them.

So, lets understand them and their emotions. Let them not feel odd infront of others but understand their silent message.