The Best Festivals in Sri Lanka: A Cultural Journey
Sri Lanka celebrates a variety of colorful and vibrant festivals throughout the year. Here are some of the most exciting:
- Vesak: Celebrated in May, Vesak marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. The entire country is adorned with colorful lanterns and religious processions.
- Sinhala and Tamil New Year: Held in April, this cultural celebration marks the start of the new year with family gatherings, traditional food, and games.
- Kandy Perahera: Held in July or August, this grand procession features decorated elephants, dancers, drummers, and fire-breathers, all celebrating the sacred tooth relic of Buddha.
- Deepavali: Known as the Festival of Lights, Deepavali is celebrated by the Tamil community with fireworks, sweets, and prayers to the goddess Lakshmi.
- Duruthu Perahera: A smaller but equally mesmerizing festival held in Colombo, celebrating the first visit of Buddha to Sri Lanka with a procession of elephants, dancers, and drummers
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