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Sri Lanka holds the spotlight for best whale and dolphin watching in the world, on beautiful locations known as Mirissa and Kalpitiya. In the warm ripples of the Indian Ocean, you will be able to s
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The Duruthu Perahera is a grand temple procession held to commemorate Lord Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka about 2500 years ago. It is held every year during the month of Duruthu (January) before
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The Galle Literary Festival is Sri Lanka’s foremost literary festival held annually in January. Founded in 2007, it is an international literary festival held in the historic city of Galle, w
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Be ready for the rhythmic dancers, traditional music and the drummers, as the streets of Colombo come alive on the full moon poya day of the Annual 'Navam Perehara'. Most magnificent and colourful
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Located in Sri Lanka’s central region, Adam's Peak mountain is one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred sites, due to the large footprint found at the peak. Different religious legends attach thi
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A religious festival celebrated by Hindus across Sri Lanka, Maha Sivaratri Festival is observed in the month of February on the 14th night of the new moon. With its name translating to “Great
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Sri Lanka is one of the bio-diversity hot spots in the world that homes approximately 245 species of butterflies, out of which 23 are endemic to the island. Though there are many intriguing animal/
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Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) started in 2003 and was aimed at boosting Sri Lanka's fashion industry. Since then, the annual event has been firmly established as an eagerly-awaited event in Sri Lankan
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The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is one of the most significant holidays on the Sri Lankan calendar. Usually celebrated on the 13th or 14th of April, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the beginnin
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Ramadhan is the most prominent festival celebrated by Muslims in Sri Lanka. The much-anticipated fasting month of the year takes place during the 9th month of the Islamic calendar - which is based
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The Vesak Festival is one of the most important events celebrated by Buddhists around the world. Being both a cultural and religious event in Sri Lanka, Vesak Day marks the birth, enlightenment and
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Surrounded by the emerald blue waves of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is recognised as one of the best locations to observe Whales and Dolphins from around the world. It's an absolute fascination to
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Also commonly referred to as the Stickney bear or labiated bear, sloth bears in Sri Lanka are a subspecies that reside in the country's lush forests. Black in colour and with a thick, heavy c
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Celebrated on June full moon poya day, Poson festival is the day where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka preached by the Emperor Asoka's son - Arahant Mahinda in the 3rd century B.C. On this day
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Poson Poya Day marks the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka over 2,000 years ago. Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka from India when King Devanampiyatissa met Arahat Mahinda at Mihintale
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The Kataragama Festival is the annual Esala full moon festival held in July or August at the Kataragama shrine. The jungle shrine is dedicated to the God Skanda - the Lord Kataragama - and is a pla
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The Esala Festival is held annually in Kandy, the hill-capital, during the full moon month of Esala which falls in July/August. Held for the last 200 or so years, it is one of Sri Lanka's most famo
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December - Christmas
Christmas in Sri Lanka is a joyous event, with the festive atmosphere shared by the entire country. Christmas is celebrated throughout the month of December and the 25th is a public holiday. Sri La