Cultural Events - Sri Lanka

The culture of Sri Lanka is diverse and at different points of time it came under the influences of foreign settlers like the British, Portuguese and Dutch. Round the year, a number of cultural events are observed across the country.
In the month of January the English New Year is celebrated. The Duruthu Perehera, a Buddhist festival and Thai Pongal – a Hindu festival is celebrated in this month in Sri Lanka. On February 4, Sri Lankan people celebrate their independence. In February, Navam Perehera is observed. In the later part of February or in early March, Maha Shivarathri – a Hindu festival is celebrated in this country.
The festivals of Sinhala and Tamil New Year are observed during the month of April. The International Labor Day is observed by Sri Lanka in the month of May. The month of May is also considered to be a holy month for Sri Lankan people as they celebrate Vesak. In the month of June, the Poya Day or the full moon day is very auspicious. Celebrations are carried out on this day by the Buddhists in Sri Lanka.
In July, Esala Perahera – a noted Buddhist festival is celebrated. The Hindu Vel Festival takes place in August. The Navarathri Festival is observed in Sri Lanka in the month of September. Deepavali or the festival of lights is celebrated during October or November. The World Spice Festival takes place in Sri Lanka during November of every year.
The last month of the year December brings merriment and joy with celebration of Christmas. A religious event known as the Sangamittha Perehera is observed on a full moon day of this month.

08:53 AM Friday December 21nd, 2012

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