The Kandy Esala Perahera, held every August in Sri Lanka, is one of the country’s most iconic cultural and religious festivals. This vibrant event takes place in the historic city of Kandy and honors the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed in the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth). Spanning ten
The Popular Sri Lankan Literary Festival draws more than 5,000 Participants.
The Popular Sri Lankan Literary Festival draws more than 5,000 Participants.
2024-02-10T05:55:34+00:00
Cultural, Things To Do
The 11th edition of the Galle Literary Festival, held in Galle, Sri Lanka, from January 25 to 28, 2024, attracted nearly 100 writers and artists along with over 5,000 literary enthusiasts. Organized in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, the festival saw a notable increase in international attendees compared to previous years. Returning
Sri Lanka Eyes Near 50% Rise in Visitors to its Temples and Beaches.
Sri Lanka Eyes Near 50% Rise in Visitors to its Temples and Beaches.
2024-01-10T11:02:51+00:00
Cultural, Destinations
Sri Lanka aims for a nearly 50% increase in visitors to its temples and beaches as it endeavors to revive its tourism sector. Despite facing challenges due to the pandemic, the country remains optimistic about attracting more tourists to its renowned cultural and natural attractions. Efforts are underway to enhance infrastructure, promote safety measures, and
Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival Parades the streets.
Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival Parades the streets.
2023-08-10T10:11:00+00:00
Cultural
The final Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Festival commenced at the auspicious time of 7.03 p.m. today with the historic procession, one of the oldest and grandest festivals in Sri Lanka, parading the streets of Kandy. Massive crowds had gathered to witness the annual cultural show-piece and have been flooding in since the early
Embassy in Jakarta organizes fam tour to promote Sri Lanka as Buddhist tourist destination.
Embassy in Jakarta organizes fam tour to promote Sri Lanka as Buddhist tourist destination.
2023-08-10T07:43:00+00:00
Cultural, Destinations, News
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta, along with partners including SriLankan Airlines and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, arranged the first post-COVID19 familiarization tour to promote Sri Lanka as a preferred destination for Indonesian Buddhists.A group of 11 travelers embarked on a journey from July 31 to August 9 to explore Sri Lanka’s cultural
