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Events in Sri Lanka

24 May 2013

Vesak

This very important Buddhist holiday honours the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Held on the full moon, the entire island lights up at night with bamboo lanterns and colourful light displays that tell tales of the Buddha’s life.

23 Jun. 2013

Poson

This major Buddhist celebration falls on the full moon of June. Devotees flock to temples in huge droves to make merit and take part in ancient rituals. This festival is one of the best times to witness Sri Lankan Buddhism in action.

03 Nov. 2013

Deepavali

The festival of lights is celebrated with great passion in Sri Lanka. Lamps are placed outside every Hindu house and shop in the country during this time, giving the island a lovely glow after dark. Major family celebrations are the focus of this important Hindu day.

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Articles on Sri Lanka

• Colombo: A Special Capital

  by Peter Graham
  Travellers often say they long for old-style colonial hotels, where there are..
  

  

• Beaches in Sri Lanka : Galle Holiday

  by Peter Graham
  "A blissful beach". That's what my mother wanted and I was, somehow,..
  

  

• Kandy is Spectacular

  by Obed Kalleh
  If you had to stick a pin into the centre of a map of Sri Lanka, chances are..
  

  

Guides on Sri Lanka

• Travel Tips

  

  

  The biggest health risk in Sri Lanka comes from consuming..

• Sightseeing

  

  

  Anuradhapura Sri Lanka’s first capital is truly ancient,..

• Transport

  

  

  The most common way to get to Sri Lanka is to fly, and Colombo..

• Activities

  

  

  Dehiwala Zoo While you are in Colombo, one of the best distractions..